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"le chateau" (the castle) or "la forteresse" (the fortress) are French words that can relate to Bastille as a building, or to its former location for "la place de la Bastille" (Bastille square).
Words with the same roots are "bastion" (a fortified piece of building protecting a larger one, which might be use to host artillery), or "embastiller" (to put in jail at the ruler's will, without any judgement).
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What are some holidays in french Guiana?
Bastille Day
What are some important places in the French Revolution?
The Bastille. Tuileries Palace.
French king during Bastille?
The storming of the Bastille took place on 14 July 1789. The King at that time was Louis XVI, who was sympathetic to some of the revolutionaries' demands. He was a well-meaning if ineffectual king.
Why do the French have a special meal on Bastille Day?
French people do not have a special meal or special recipes on Bastille Day. Some villages may organize a communal meal and a ball, but it is only a prelude to the fireworks, not an event on itself.
What are some french holidays?
Bastille day, Noel, Three Kings day, Poisson d'Avril, etc.
How do French people celebrate Bastille day nowadays?
By holding dance parties and rides and some fire works
What is the seizure of Bastille?
The Seizure of the Bastille happened during the French Revolution. Basically, what happened was, the group of revolutionaries in France invaded a fort/prison in Paris known as the Bastille. They invaded it, killed all the guards, and released the prisoners. Some of the prisoners joined the revolutionaries to end the monarchy in France.
What are the reasons of Bastille Day?
During the early stages of the French Revolution, the Parisians finally had enough of the French Monarchy and inequality. They attacked the Bastille (which was a famous prison, holding many political prisoners of the King, whose only crime was to disagree with the status quo) killing some of the guards, but eventually freeing many people. The Bastille Day is a reminder of the courage the people showed towards injustice and how they took action.
What are some french words starting with you?
youyou, yourte, yougoslave are French words starting with you.
What was the Bastille used for and where was it located?
The Bastille, formally known as Bastille Saint-Antoine, was some fortress in Paris, France which played a vital role in conflict resolution in France.
What are some English words that are borrowed from the French language?
I don't think the French are missing any of their words.
What are some cultural celebrations?
Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican Holiday that celebrates the day Mexico gained its Independence. Kwanzaa is like the African version of Christmas. Bastille is a French holiday in reagrd to the beginning of the French revolution.
