entente

/ɑ̃.tɑ̃t/

understanding or agreement

L'entente entre les deux pays a permis de résoudre le conflit.

The understanding between the two countries helped resolve the conflict.

formal

A mutual understanding or agreement between parties, often formal or diplomatic.

L'entente cordiale a marqué le début d'une nouvelle ère de coopération.

The cordial understanding marked the beginning of a new era of cooperation.

Often used in political or diplomatic contexts to describe formal agreements.

Collocations

entente cordialecordial understandingentente bilatéralebilateral agreement

a friendly and cooperative agreement, especially between nations

Use 'entente' in formal contexts, such as diplomatic agreements or international relations.

'Entente' is often used to describe formal agreements between nations or organizations.

From Old French 'entente', meaning 'understanding' or 'agreement', derived from the verb 'entendre' (to understand).

Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in diplomacy and international relations.

entente

understanding or agreement

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