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international

/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.na.sjɔ.nal/
adjective★Intermediate— relating to or involving two or more nations
general

Relating to or involving two or more nations; global or worldwide in scope.

Les relations internationales sont essentielles pour la coopération économique.

International relations are essential for economic cooperation.

💡

Often used in political, economic, and diplomatic contexts.

Collocations

relations internationalesinternational relationsorganisation internationaleinternational organizationdroit internationalinternational law

Synonyms

mondialplanétaireintercontinental

Antonyms

nationallocalrégional

Related Phrases

la communauté internationalephrase
the international community
le commerce internationalphrase
international trade

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

Use 'international' in formal settings like diplomacy or business to describe cross-national activities or agreements.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful, avoid overusing 'international' when 'global' or 'worldwide' might be more concise.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'internationalis', from 'inter-' (between) + 'natio' (nation).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in politics, business, and law.

Word Breakdown

inter-
between
prefix
+
-national
of or relating to a nation
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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