force tranquille

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɔʁ.s(ə) tʁɑ̃.kil/

Noun

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

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