Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Calque of Latin sī vīs pācem, parā bellum; literally, “if you want peace, prepare for war.”
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /si ty vø la pɛ pʁe.paʁ la ɡɛʁ/
Proverb[edit]
si tu veux la paix prépare la guerre
- if you want peace, prepare for war
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