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Marseillaise
mah-say-YEHZ
Marseillaise (name) means the national anthem of France, composed during the French Revolution. Example: “The crowd sang the Marseillaise at the end of the ceremony.”
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The national anthem of France, composed during the French Revolution.
"The crowd sang the Marseillaise at the end of the ceremony."
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Etymology
Named for the volunteers from Marseille who sang it marching into Paris in 1792.
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What does “Marseillaise” mean?
The word “Marseillaise” means the national anthem of France, composed during the French Revolution.
How do you pronounce “Marseillaise”?
“Marseillaise” is pronounced mah-say-YEHZ (/mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marseillaise” in a sentence?
Here is “Marseillaise” used in a sentence: “The crowd sang the Marseillaise at the end of the ceremony.”
What part of speech is “Marseillaise”?
“Marseillaise” is a name.
Where does the word “Marseillaise” come from?
The word “Marseillaise” dates back to around 1792. Named for the volunteers from Marseille who sang it marching into Paris in 1792.
