Fête de la Musique

Music Day (June 21st)

Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/fɛt də la my.zik/

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Cultural Note

Created in 1982 by France's Minister of Culture Jack Lang, the Fête de la Musique celebrates the summer solstice with free live music on every street corner. Amateur and professional musicians play all genres in a nationwide open-air celebration that has since spread to over 120 countries.

📝 Example Sentences

Le vingt-et-un juin, c'est la Fête de la Musique.

June 21st is Music Day.

Pendant la Fête de la Musique, il y a des concerts gratuits partout.

During Music Day, there are free concerts everywhere.

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