accord
/a.kɔʁ/noun★Intermediate
formal
Agreement or harmony between people, groups, or things
Les deux parties sont parvenues à un accord.
The two parties have reached an agreement.
⚖️Law
formal
A formal agreement between countries, organizations, or people
La France et l'Allemagne ont signé un accord commercial.
France and Germany have signed a trade agreement.
Collocations
accord cadreframework agreementaccord commercialtrade agreement
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Antonyms
Related Phrases
être d'accordphrase
to agree
💡Pro Tip
Usage tip
Use 'accord' in formal situations, such as business or diplomatic contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'accord', from Latin 'accordare', meaning 'to bring into harmony'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in formal and informal contexts, but 'accord' is more formal than 'entente'
✎ Noted on May 2, 2026FR → EN