force tranquille

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French

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɔʁ.s(ə) tʁɑ̃.kil/

Noun

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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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