What does the date of 14 July mean for the French?

Answer

C’est la fête nationale, en souvenir de la prise de la BastilleIt is the national holiday, in memory of the storming of the Bastille

14 July has been the national holiday since 1880. It recalls the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the Fête de la Fédération in 1790.

Source: Loi du 6 juillet 1880 instituant le 14 juillet comme fête nationaleUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

C’est le jour de l’armistice de la Première Guerre mondialeIt is the day of the First World War armistice
C’est la fête nationale, en souvenir de la prise de la BastilleIt is the national holiday, in memory of the storming of the Bastille (Correct answer)
C’est la fête du Travail et des travailleursIt is Labour Day, the day of workers
C’est la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en EuropeIt is the end of the Second World War in Europe

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