If you've ever heard La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, you may have thought:

"Wait...did they really just sing that?"

In this episode, we're breaking down the history, vocabulary, and meaning behind one of France's most recognizable national symbols.

You'll learn:

  • Why French people don't say "Happy Bastille Day!"
  • How La Marseillaise got its name
  • The story behind France's national anthem
  • Why French songs sometimes pronounce silent e's

Vos prochaines étapes (Your next steps)

1️⃣ Episode transcript + English translations


Complete lyrics to La Marseillaise

3️⃣ Sing along to the lyrics video

4️⃣ Join my free weekly French email lessons

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