Mariane (en. Mariane)

/ma.ʁjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Symbolic figure of the French Republic.

The statue of the Mariane is a strong symbol of freedom.

La statue de la Mariane est un symbole fort de la liberté.

Feminine representation of the Republic.

Municipalities often highlight the Mariane during celebrations.

Les municipalités mettent souvent la Mariane en avant lors des célébrations.

Personification of republican value.

In schools, the role of the Mariane in the history of France is taught.

Dans les écoles, on enseigne le rôle de la Mariane dans l'histoire de France.

The term 'Mariane' is derived from the name 'Marie', anglicized as 'Marianna', and is used to describe a symbolic figure.

Liberty, equality, fraternity

Slogan of the French Republic, associated with French culture and values.

Liberté, égalité, fraternité

Puppet of the Mariane

Expression referring to a person who acts under the influence of public pressure.

Marionette de la Mariane

Republic

Political system where the head of state is usually elected.

République

Liberty

State of a person who is not under the influence of a constraint.

Liberté

Democracy

Political system in which the people exercise sovereignty.

Démocratie

Familiar usage to refer to the Republic.

For me, the Mariane represents everything we should defend in our daily lives.

Pour moi, la Mariane représente tout ce que nous devrions défendre au quotidien.

Ironic expression referring to the unfulfilled promises of politicians.

When I see these speeches, I tell myself that the Mariane is just a face on an empty box.

Quand je vois ces discours, je me dis que la Mariane est juste un visage sur une boîte vide.