2006-07-16 16:23:24 · 15 answers · asked by popcontessa 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ French Football
Hehe. I would answer this question, but I just have a dirty mind...
2006-07-16 16:26:25 · answer #1 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
French Rooster
2016-12-18 15:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by gallogly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as the American Bald Eagle is a symbol here in the United States, a rooster is somewhat of a national symbol in France, and that is why pretty much any and all French national teams have a rooster on their jerseys.
2006-07-16 16:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by GottaGo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The latin root gallus means rooster and gaul, the french cultural group (pagans then christians) . At middle age rooster was symbolic of hope and faith. At renaissance, it is attached to Valois and bourbons kings and so france. It's king Louis philippe the first around 1830 who by decree asked the rooster to be on buttons and flags. Napoleon liked the eagle. The rooster is today one of french symbols but not an official one. On the jersey the official symbol are the three colours. Then after the 1st World war it became symbol of resistance and many cartoonists started to draw it. It became symbol of village life, strong, obstinate, courageous, and fertile france. When they want to be cynical, the french say they have chosen the rooster because it is the only animal happy to sing with both paws in its own dejections (to much pride, not paying attention to the real situation). That's what will happen tuesday.
2016-03-16 22:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gallic Rooster
2016-10-06 08:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by dassler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i was wondering the same thing and member soleluna provided the answer for me...
"One of the national emblems of France, the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) decorated French flags during the Revolution. It is the symbol of the French people because of the play on words of the Latin gallus meaning Gaul and gallus meaning coq, or rooster.
The rooster has been used as an ornament on church bell towers in France since the early Middle Ages, but at that time it was probably used to symbolize vigilance as roosters are known to crow at the expectation of the sunrise. The Gallic Rooster has been used for centuries by folk artists as a decorative motif on ceramics or carved and veneered wooden furniture.
The rooster played an important role as the revolutionary symbol, but it would become an official emblem under the July Monarchy and the Second Republic when it was seen on the pole of regiments' flags. In 1830, the "Gallic Rooster" replaced the fleur-de-lis as the national emblem, and it was again discarded by Napoleon III.
Since 1848, the rooster has been seen on the seal of the Republic (Liberty is seated on a rudder decorated by a rooster); it was used from 1899 as a motif on gold 20 franc coins and it occasionally appears on stamps.
It is the emblem of French sports teams in international competitions. "
2006-07-16 17:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by GC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"One of the national emblems of France, the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) decorated French flags during the Revolution. It is the symbol of the French people because of the play on words of the Latin gallus meaning Gaul and gallus meaning coq, or rooster.
The rooster has been used as an ornament on church bell towers in France since the early Middle Ages, but at that time it was probably used to symbolize vigilance as roosters are known to crow at the expectation of the sunrise. The Gallic Rooster has been used for centuries by folk artists as a decorative motif on ceramics or carved and veneered wooden furniture.
The rooster played an important role as the revolutionary symbol, but it would become an official emblem under the July Monarchy and the Second Republic when it was seen on the pole of regiments' flags. In 1830, the "Gallic Rooster" replaced the fleur-de-lis as the national emblem, and it was again discarded by Napoleon III.
Since 1848, the rooster has been seen on the seal of the Republic (Liberty is seated on a rudder decorated by a rooster); it was used from 1899 as a motif on gold 20 franc coins and it occasionally appears on stamps.
It is the emblem of French sports teams in international competitions. "
2006-07-18 05:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by arv920 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So I don't mind seeing "BOLTS" spelled out on the uniform, but does it need to be right in the middle like that? How about borrowing an idea from the Bruins' original third
jersey?
Say what you will about the very '90s design of that jersey, but the "BRUINS" wordmark on the shoulder actually worked. If I was suggesting revisions to the Lightning's latest
sweater, BOLTS on the shoulders would be one.
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2014-10-08 14:17:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly the real answer is because of Julia Child's endearing love affair with Chef Jacques Pepin. According to her biography " Make love not War" she explains the French Soccer Teams devotion to their countries most famous chef in tribute to his love for cooking chickens and love making.
2014-06-15 10:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by productossanos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always curious too ...
andddd also...you gotta sport Le Coq Sportifs' shoes with your French National Jersey =)
2006-07-19 09:48:14 · answer #10 · answered by Schizm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has a lot to do with the mentality of their nation. Just like anytime the world has a conflict, they hide behind the United States.
They are Chickens!!
2006-07-16 16:26:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋