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    Bastille (en. Bastille)

    /bas.til/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Old prison in Paris, famous for its storming in 1789.
    The storming of the Bastille is considered the beginning of the French Revolution.
    La prise de la Bastille est considérée comme le début de la Révolution française.
    Fortress or military installation.
    This bastille was used to protect the city from invasions.
    Cette bastille servait à protéger la ville des invasions.
    Symbol of tyranny and oppression.
    He speaks of the Bastille to evoke the fight against authoritarianism.
    Il parle de la Bastille pour évoquer le combat contre l'autoritarisme.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bastille', derived from Latin 'bastire', meaning 'to build'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    storming the Bastille
    Symbolizing rebellion against oppression.
    prendre la Bastille
    Bastille Day
    July 14, national holiday in France commemorating the storming of the Bastille.
    day of the Bastille

    Related Words

    revolution
    Political movement that overthrows an established regime.
    révolution
    freedom
    State of being free, without constraints.
    liberté
    equality
    Principles of equal treatment for all.
    égalité

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a period of struggle for freedom.
    We are in full bastille for our rights in this matter.
    On est en pleine bastille pour nos droits dans cette affaire.
    Expressing resistance against authority.
    He set up a bastille against the new company rules.
    Il a monté une bastille contre les nouvelles règles de l'entreprise.