Fluctuat nec mergitur is a Latin phrase meaning "she is rocked by the waves but does not sink." The phrase is also the motto of Paris. The coat of arms accompanying this maxim usually depicts a ship, named Scillicet (Latin for "of course"), floating on a rough sea. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ...