force tranquille

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French[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, “tranquil strength”. Popularized by François Mitterrand during the 1981 French presidential election.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /fɔʁ.s(ə) tʁɑ̃.kil/

Noun[edit]

force tranquille f (countable and uncountable, plural forces tranquilles)

  1. (uncountable) quiet strength, gentle strength
  2. (countable) person who displays that kind of strength
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