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“The Marseillaise”

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  1. The national anthem of France, written during the French Revolution.


Example Sentences

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His speech was followed by a minute of silence and the Marseillaise.

From BBC

A brass band played the Marseillaise.

From Seattle Times

“Toussaint Louverture’s soldiers sang the Marseillaise in front of the French troops who had come to restore servitude,” he said.

From New York Times

Opponents across the political spectrum burst into rounds of the “Marseillaise” and pounded on their desks in response.

From New York Times

She was met by heckling, booing and vociferous chanting of the “Marseillaise,” France’s national anthem, and had to wait for several minutes before being able to speak.

From New York Times