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It's a French placename in Paris - but it meant a fortress and a prison.
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What does de le Bastille mean in English?
"de la Bastille" means "of the Bastille" in English. Bastille was the name of a fortress in eastern Paris (located on what is nowadays Bastille square) which was famous for being a royal prison at the beginning of the French revolution. La prise de la Bastille (the storming of the fortress by a Parisian mob on July 14, 1789) marks the beginning of the historical period of the French revolution.
How many names are there for Bastille Day?
Bastille Day is the English name, there is no "Jour de la Bastille" equivalent in French.In French, it is known commonly as le quatorze juillet, or more officially in the calendars as la fête nationale.
Is Bastille French?
The fortress Bastille was stormed in July 14, 1789. It was located on what is now "la place de la Bastille" (Bastille square) in Paris. The name itself is French.
What is Beuzeville-la-Bastille's population?
The population of Beuzeville-la-Bastille is 148.
Is the Bastille Prison masculine or feminine in French?
In French, the Bastille Prison is considered feminine, and you would refer to it as "la Bastille."
What is the Place de la Bastille?
The Place de la Bastille is a square located in Paris, and is the site of the former Bastille prison
What is the French translation of Bastille Day?
What English speakers call Bastille Day, the French call la Fête Nationale or more simply, le quatorze juillet.
What is the area of Beuzeville-la-Bastille?
The area of Beuzeville-la-Bastille is 4,340,000.0 square meters.
When was Gare de la Bastille created?
Gare de la Bastille was created in 1859.
When did Gare de la Bastille end?
Gare de la Bastille ended in 1969.
Are there English sub or surtitles for performances at the Opera Bastille in Paris France?
L'Opéra de la Bastille - Bastille Opera - is the home base of the Opéra National de Paris and you would need to check for each particular performance.
What is the name of a Paris fortress?
la Bastille, le Louvre, le Château de Vincennes
