French Flag
Definition
The French flag - also known as "Le Tricolore" - is the national flag of France. It consists of three vertical stripes of equal width, colored blue, white and red.
Related terms
Bastille Day: This is a holiday in France that celebrates the storming of Bastille prison during French Revolution; it's often associated with display of French flag.
French Revolution: A period in late 18th century France where there were social and political upheaval leading to establishment of modern political ideologies; tricolor became symbol for revolutionaries.
Liberty Cap: A soft conical cap given to freed slaves in ancient Rome which became a symbol during French Revolution; it's often depicted along with tricolor.
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