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Liberté, égalité, fraternité
Liberté, égalité, fraternité (French for "liberty, equality, brotherhood") is the motto of the French Republic.
The slogan of the French Revolution was Liberté, égalité, fraternité, ou la mort! (Liberty, equality, brotherhood or death!). This slogan outlived the revolution, later becoming the rallying cry of the activists, both militant and non-violent, who promote democracy or overthrow of oppressive governments.
France currently uses "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" as its National motto. Those 3 words are sometimes associated with the 3 colors of the French flag, but there is no historical connection.
The French euro coins for 1 euro and for 2 euros have this motto stamped on the obverse side.
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