Paix (en. Peace)
/pɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State in which there is no war or conflict.
Peace is essential for the development of a country.
La paix est essentielle pour le développement d'un pays.
Calm, peace of mind.
She seeks inner peace through meditation.
Elle cherche la paix intérieure par la méditation.
Agreement established between parties after a conflict.
The peace treaty was signed by both countries.
Le traité de paix a été signé par les deux pays.
Etymology
From the Latin 'pax', 'pacis' meaning peace, tranquility.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make peace
Establishing a reconciliation.
faire la paix
peace of the brave
Agreement made between people who respect each other.
paix des braves
to live in peace
Living without conflicts.
vivre en paix
Related Words
pacifier
Calming a conflict situation.
pacifier
peaceful
Who loves peace, who is not belligerent.
pacifique
pacifism
Ideology advocating for peace and the absence of war.
pacifisme
Slang Meanings
Chill
Everything is cool, it's peaceful here.
Tout est cool, c'est la paix ici.
Comfortable
I'm good, I'm at peace.
J'suis bien, j'suis en paix.