English–French

“motto” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dəviz/

Example

La devise de l'entreprise est « Qualité d'abord ».

The company's motto is "Quality first".

Illustration for devise (motto)

How to say “motto” in French

“Motto” in French is devise.

A compact line beneath a seal that gives an organization its guiding voice.

Full entry for devise: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with devise

Être guidé par sa devise facilite les choix.

Being guided by one's motto makes choices easier.

Tips for using devise

  • In financial or travel contexts, les devises usually means foreign currencies rather than organizational mottos.

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