quatorze juillet
Bastille Day / July 14th
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ka.tɔʁz ʒɥi.jɛ/
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Cultural Note
The French never call it 'Bastille Day' — they simply say 'le quatorze juillet.' The holiday features the oldest military parade in Europe on the Champs-Élysées, fireworks, and bals populaires (street dances), especially the famous bal des pompiers.
📝 Example Sentences
Le quatorze juillet, il y a un grand défilé militaire sur les Champs-Élysées.
On July 14th, there is a large military parade on the Champs-Élysées.
On regarde le feu d'artifice de la tour Eiffel le quatorze juillet.
We watch the Eiffel Tower fireworks on July 14th.