paix et amour
The English phrase "peace and love" is translated into French as paix et amour.
Did you know?
- The word paix comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to join' or 'to attach'. This suggests that ancient speakers viewed peace not as the absence of war, but as the act of bringing people together.
- To express 'peace' in a social sense, French speakers often use the phrase la paix to mean 'quiet' or 'silence'. If someone asks for la paix, they are likely asking to be left alone.
- French has a specific term for the 'peace' found in a truce, known as paix armée. It literally means 'armed peace', describing a state where countries are not at war but remain fully prepared for it.
Examples in context
- Paix et amour.Peace and love.This sentence is useful for expressing the phrase paix et amour.Tatoeba #11818367 by Fenrir, translation #6488897 by spudrucket
- Je souhaite la paix dans le mondeI wish for peace in the world
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are decorating a room for a festival.
- HugoQu'est-ce qu'on écrit sur l'affiche, Manon ?What should we write on the poster, Manon?
- ManonÉcris simplement : paix et amour.Just write: peace and love.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée.That is a great idea.
- ManonC'est parfait pour l'ambiance.It's perfect for the atmosphere.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, et, paix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
