Catégorie : Latin expressions explained
Latin expressions explained (31): Vox populi, vox Dei.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (31): Vox populi, vox Dei. This Latin expression illustrates the significance of the people in governance, particularly during the Roman Republic, and also during the empire (from…
Latin expressions explained (30): In folio.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (30): In folio. In-folio means « in leaf », a sheet of paper folded in half. An in-folio is therefore a book with a format of printing sheets folded…
Latin expressions explained (30): Lapsus.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (30): Lapsus. This Latin term was previously indicated by the phrases « lapsus calami » or « lapsus linguae », which meant « mistake, slip of the…
Latin expressions explained (29): Casus belli.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (29): Casus belli. Casus belli: A casus belli is a case for war, a diplomatic or military event for which a government initiates a war. By extension,…
Latin expressions explained (28): Cogito ergo sum.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (28): Cogito ergo sum. The famous quote from philosopher Descartes (1596-1650) used in French in Discourse on the Method (1637), and in Latin in Meditations on First…
Latin expressions explained (27): Honoris causa.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (27): honoris causa. This Latin expression seems to date back to the late 19th century. It means « for the sake of honor » or « with…
Latin expressions explained (26): Vade-mecum.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (26): Vade-mecum. This invariant Latin name seems to date back to 1465. It literally means « come with me », and can more commonly be understood as…
Latin expressions explained (25): ad hominem.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (25): ad hominem. This Latin phrase means « towards the man », directed towards a specific individual. It is used to evoke arguments directed against a particular…
Latin expressions explained (23): Ecce homo.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (23): Ecce homo. This masculine noun originates from « The Gospel According to St. John » when Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, presents Jesus to…