SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 25 · Canton of Vaud
Which motto is written on the coat of arms of Vaud?
In the exam (French)
Quelle devise est inscrite sur les armoiries vaudoises ?
- a“Un pour tous, tous pour un” (One for all, all for one)« Un pour tous, tous pour un »
- b“Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)« Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité »
- c“Liberté et Patrie” (Liberty and Homeland)« Liberté et Patrie »Correct answer
- d“Post tenebras lux” (After darkness, light)« Post tenebras lux »
Why?
The words “Liberté et Patrie” have appeared in gold letters on the white part of the coat of arms since 1803. “Post tenebras lux” is the motto of Geneva.
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