When you encounter the acronym of an international organization in French, reverse the letters to find its English equivalent. Refer to the list below.
Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), originally established the Latin motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger). Since 2021, it has been extended to include “Communiter” (Together). This motto embodies the spirit of striving for excellence and unity, which is celebrated through the awarding of gold, silver, and bronze medals.
If you’re traveling in France this summer, never put ice cubes in your wine glass. Wine is sacred, and you mustn’t add anything to it. Who knows how the French might interpret that!
