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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.

· First attested 1792

Class of 1792 Marseillaise joined the language around 1792.

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Rhymes for Marseillaise

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Frequently asked questions

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.