L'histoire de la Fête Nationale

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE

In: Reading C1, Politics, History & Economics, Celebrations & Important Dates, Listening or Seeing C1

Discussion of this reading exercise: 5

Learn about the history of France's national holiday, le 14 juillet, in this informative video. After watching, scroll down for the transcript in our bilingual reader, where you can click any French phrase for the English translation and related grammar lessons.

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