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What is celebrated on 14 July?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Que célèbre-t-on le 14 juillet ?
What is celebrated on 14 July?
Answer. France's national holiday, which recalls 14 July 1789 (the storming of the Bastille) and 14 July 1790 (the Festival of the Federation).
La fête nationale française, qui rappelle le 14 juillet 1789 (prise de la Bastille) et le 14 juillet 1790 (fête de la Fédération).
14 July has been the national holiday since 1880. There is a military parade in Paris, public dances and fireworks.
The official text that proves it
« Le 14 juillet devient le jour de la fête nationale en 1880. Ce choix commémore deux événements fondateurs de la République française : le 14 juillet 1789 et le 14 juillet 1790. »
14 July becomes the national holiday in 1880. This choice commemorates two founding events of the French Republic, 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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