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today, meet the French TRICOLOR; 

in British English TRICOLOUR; 

in French TRICOLORE

 

blue and red were Paris' traditional colors

during the French Revolution, the Paris militia wore them with pride

 

white was later added to "nationalize" the colors,

though some saw it linked to the monarchy

 

traditional colors of Paris:

blue represents Saint Martin of Tours, patron saint of soldiers

red represents Saint Denis of Paris, Christian martyr, patron of Paris

the colors are also linked with the 3 main estates of the Ancient Régime:

blue: bourgeoisie

white: clergy

red: nobility

 

 

some also say that the colors represent the 3 elements of the revolutionary motto:

blue: liberté (freedom) 

white: égalité (equality) 

red: fraternité (brotherhood)

 

Lafayette's tricolor was adopted in July 1789,

creating a 'brief moment' of national unity.

 

Read more HERE ou ICI

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