National Anthem in French

The phrase “national anthem” in French is:

hymne national

It is a masculine noun phrase used to refer to the official patriotic song of a country.

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Gender and Article

• un hymne national – a national anthem

• l’hymne national – the national anthem

• les hymnes nationaux – national anthems (plural)

Example:
L’hymne national de la France s’appelle “La Marseillaise”.
The national anthem of France is called “La Marseillaise.”

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Related Vocabulary

• hymne – anthem

• chanson patriotique – patriotic song

• paroles – lyrics

• musique – music

• chant officiel – official song

• chanter l’hymne national – to sing the national anthem

• cérémonie officielle – official ceremony

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Notable Example

• La Marseillaise – The French national anthem
  Written during the French Revolution, it is one of the most recognizable national anthems in the world.

Example:
Les élèves chantent l’hymne national pendant la cérémonie.
The students sing the national anthem during the ceremony.

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10 usage examples with translations

1. Les joueurs ont chanté l’hymne national avant le match.
   The players sang the national anthem before the match.

2. L’hymne national évoque l’histoire du pays.
   The national anthem reflects the country’s history.

3. Tout le monde s’est levé pour écouter l’hymne national.
   Everyone stood up to listen to the national anthem.

4. “La Marseillaise” est l’hymne national français.
   “La Marseillaise” is the French national anthem.

5. Connais-tu les paroles de ton hymne national ?
   Do you know the lyrics of your national anthem?

6. Ils ont joué l’hymne national à la télévision.
   They played the national anthem on TV.

7. L’hymne national est souvent chanté lors des événements sportifs.
   The national anthem is often sung at sporting events.

8. Les hymnes nationaux des deux pays ont été interprétés.
   The national anthems of both countries were performed.

9. Il a appris l’hymne national à l’école.
   He learned the national anthem at school.

10. Chanter l’hymne national est un moment solennel.
    Singing the national anthem is a solemn moment.