The five symbols of France are the tricolor flag, the national motto, the national anthem, the coat of arms, and Marianne.
The tricolor flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of France. It is composed of three vertical stripes in blue, white, and red. The blue and red colors are those of Paris, while white is associated with the monarchy. The current design dates back to 1790 and has been used by both republican and monarchist regimes.
The national motto is “Liberté, égalité, fraternité” (liberty, equality, fraternity). This slogan was first used during the French Revolution in 1789 and has since become a rallying cry for many social justice movements.
The “Marseillaise” is France’s national anthem. It was composed in 1792 during the early days of the French Revolution and became an important symbol of patriotic resistance during World War I and II. The song remains popular today as a symbol of French pride.
France’s coat of arms features a golden lion on a red background with a blue shield bearing a white cross in its center. This design dates back to medieval times when it was used by French kings as their personal seal. Today.
La Marseillaise. Aux armes citoyens !
La Marseillaise is the national anthem of France. The song was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a French army officer, during the French Revolution. The melody soon became popular with the revolutionary troops and was soon adopted as the anthem of the First French Republic in 1795. It has been used as the national anthem ever since.
The lyrics of La Marseillaise are full of patriotic fervor and call for citizens to take up arms against their enemies. The first verse calls on people to rise up and fight for their country:
Arise, children of the Fatherland, The day of glory has arrived! Against us tyranny’s Bloody flag is raised, Do you hear, in the countryside, The roar of those ferocious soldiers? They’re coming right into your arms To cut the throats of your sons and wives!
Marianne
Marianne first appeared during the French Revolution, when she was adopted as a symbol by the Jacobin Club. She was initially depicted as a peasant woman or an allegorical figure representing Liberty or Reason. In 1792, artist Jacques-Louis David created perhaps the most famous image of Marianne when he painted her standing a top the Vendome Column in Paris (this painting now hangs in the Louvre Museum). This depiction of Marianne as a powerful and determined woman came to represent not only France but also the ideals of the Revolution.
Over time, Marianne has come to be associated with several different national symbols. She is often shown holding or trampling on symbols of tyranny such as serpents or lions. The Phrygian cap she wears is itself symbolic; it represents freedom and liberty (it was worn by freed slaves in ancient Rome). Her bare breasts are also sometimes seen as representative of maternity and nourishment. In many ways, Marianne embodies all that is good and noble about France and its people.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
The French flag consists of three vertical bands of equal width, with the blue band on the hoist side. The national emblem of France is the coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster).
The national anthem of France is “La Marseillaise”, which was composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792 during the French Revolution.
The five symbols of France are: liberty, equality, fraternity, justice, and peace. These values are reflected in the French Constitution and in the country’s actions both domestically and internationally.
The Seal of State
The Seal of State is the official seal of the French Republic. It is a hexagonal seal with the national motto, “Liberté, égalité, fraternité”, on it. Above the seal is a Phrygian cap surrounded by laurel leaves. The Seal of State is used on official documents and publications of the French Republic.
The Gallic Rooster
The French rooster is a national symbol of France, as well as being a popular architectural motif. The rooster is also often used as a weather vane.
The Gallic Rooster first appeared on French coins during the reign of Louis IX (1226-1270). Since then, the bird has been associated with France and has appeared on the nation’s coat of arms and flag. The rooster is also one of the symbols of the Third Republic (1871-1940).
During World War II, the Gallic Rooster was used as a symbol of Free France by the resistance movement. The bird also appears in many French folk songs and tales.
In addition to its national symbolism, the Gallic Rooster is also considered to be a good luck charm. It is said that if you see a rooster crowing on your way to work, you will have good luck for the rest of the day.