#88: Why Is French So Violent? The History Behind France's Anthem

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 nameThe story behind France's national anthem Why French songs sometimes pronounce silent e'sVos prochaines étapes (Your next steps)1️⃣ Episode transcript + English translationsComplete lyrics to La Marseillaise3️⃣ Sing along to the lyrics video4️⃣ Join my free weekly French email lessons