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peacekeeping in French

peacekeeping in French is maintien de la paix — peacekeeping means the activity of maintaining peace between hostile groups or nations, often using a sanctioned military force.

peacekeeping in French

maintien de la paix
noun
The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]

What does "peacekeeping" mean?

  1. noun The activity of maintaining peace between hostile groups or nations, often using a sanctioned military force.
    "Peacekeeping often requires patience, since the two sides may not trust each other."
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peacekeeping in a sentence

  • Peacekeeping often requires patience, since the two sides may not trust each other.
  • The country contributes troops to several UN peacekeeping missions.

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What is "peacekeeping" in French?
"peacekeeping" in French is maintien de la paix. peacekeeping means: The activity of maintaining peace between hostile groups or nations, often using a sanctioned military force.
How do you use "peacekeeping" in a sentence?
Example: "Peacekeeping often requires patience, since the two sides may not trust each other." In French, "peacekeeping" is maintien de la paix.
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