Marseillaise
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Marseillaise
C18: from French ( chanson ) Marseillaise song of Marseille (it was first sung in Paris by the battalion of Marseille)
Example Sentences
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There was a performance of the sixth verse of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, as it was deemed to be more universal and less patriotic.
From BBC
The 29-year-old, who had won gold in the mixed relay on Sunday, cried as the Marseillaise rang out at the medals ceremony, her gold elevating her to being France's greatest ever woman biathlete.
From Barron's
The stands shake with loud renditions of “La Marseillaise.”
From Los Angeles Times
They have showered their country’s athletes with cheers and serenaded them with spontaneous renditions of “La Marseillaise.”
From Los Angeles Times
Once inside, they have cheered and chanted and sung “La Marseillaise” for French athletes.
From Los Angeles Times
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