"Guerre, Guerre, Guerre"
by Manuel Sanchez May 8, 2003
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This French phrase of resignation gained widespread use during World War II. It provided the universal excuse for everything that was broken, no longer functioned, was unavailable or could not be accomplished. It also explained away all unusual behavior. That it is in the language of a nation whose life and joie de vivre was being crushed by an occupational army gives it an aroused sensibility.
The phrase lingered into European reconstruction and then into modern times in all nations. It is spoken with a wry acknowledgement of its former literal meaning even though it may currently describe any other interfering force preventing accomplishment of a task, even laziness.
This French phrase of resignation gained widespread use during World War II. It provided the universal excuse for everything that was broken, no longer functioned, was unavailable or could not be accomplished. It also explained away all unusual behavior. That it is in the language of a nation whose life and joie de vivre was being crushed by an occupational army gives it an aroused sensibility.
The phrase lingered into European reconstruction and then into modern times in all nations. It is spoken with a wry acknowledgement of its former literal meaning even though it may currently describe any other interfering force preventing accomplishment of a task, even laziness.
Jacques: "Renee gave herself to some soldiers for a bar of chocolate and a pair of silk stockings. What a slut!"
Pierre: "No, no, she's a good girl. C'est la guerre!"
Howard: "Traffic has become so tied up every day that I have to allow an additional hour to get to the city."
Jimmy: "That's life in the big city, C'est la guerre."
Pierre: "No, no, she's a good girl. C'est la guerre!"
Howard: "Traffic has become so tied up every day that I have to allow an additional hour to get to the city."
Jimmy: "That's life in the big city, C'est la guerre."
by Chris Zizzo November 5, 2006
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Usually said with a shrug of the shoulders, upturned palms, and a slight shake of the head "C'est la guerre" is a nicely ironic phrase used as an excuse for anything which goes wrong, often due to incompetence (sometimes one's own) or cirmumstances beyond ones control. A less elegant phrase would be "Hey, what can you do?"
by Mitche1 September 25, 2005
Get the C'est la guerre mug.The antoym of C'est la vie, this implies that the chase will not be given up. Literally translated to "It's the war", although better translation provieds "This is war".
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 9, 2004
Get the C'est la guerre mug.(n.) Military term for pretending to be wounded enemy soldiers to get into a fortress. This usually will then lead to the soldiers taking up arms before the entrance closes and allowing hidden soldiers to storm ahead in while the entrance is held open
A: The emporer would never stand for this trickery!
B: Perfectly acceptable m'am. Called a rouse de guerre
B: Perfectly acceptable m'am. Called a rouse de guerre
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 11, 2004
Get the rouse de guerre mug.Vicente Ramón Guerrero Saldaña ( August 10, 1782 – February 14, 1831) was one of the leading revolutionary generals of the Mexican War of Independence. He fought against Spain for independence in the early 19th century, and later served as 2nd President of Mexico. He abolished slavery on a national level during his brief term as president. Guerrero was killed in a rebellion coup under Vice-President Anastasio Bustamante.
One of the most notable Afro-Latino figures in history is Vicente Guerrero, the second elected president of Mexico. Guerrero was mixed-race, of both African and Indigenous descent — an ethnic combination that was uncommon for men in power during his time.
One of the most notable Afro-Latino figures in history is Vicente Guerrero, the second elected president of Mexico. Guerrero was mixed-race, of both African and Indigenous descent — an ethnic combination that was uncommon for men in power during his time.
Vicente Guerrero
2nd President of Mexico In office
April 1, 1829 – December 17, 1829
Cause of death -Execution by firing squad
Political party-Liberal Party
Spouse(s)-María Guadalupe Hernández
Children-María Dolores Guerrero
Profession-Military Officer Politician
2nd President of Mexico In office
April 1, 1829 – December 17, 1829
Cause of death -Execution by firing squad
Political party-Liberal Party
Spouse(s)-María Guadalupe Hernández
Children-María Dolores Guerrero
Profession-Military Officer Politician
by Blu_leef July 2, 2022
Get the Vicente Guerrero mug.I used to know a girl; she had a dozen guys. One of them found out about it... beat her up so bad she ended up at a hospital on Guerrero Street.
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