Deus vult

Latin

Alternative forms

• Deus lo vult (medieval Vulgar Latin)

Etymology

Literally, “God wants”. Compare French Dieu le veut.

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈde.us u̯ult/, [ˈd̪eʊs̠ u̯ʊɫ̪t̪]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈde.us vult/, [ˈd̪ɛːus vul̪t̪]

Phrase

Deus vult

1. God wills it

Usage notes

• It was the battle cry of the First Crusade.