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allier

to combine, to ally

verb ah-lee-EH Rare
People & Society Relationships

Also means

to reconcile (two things)

Usage Note

Allier is used when joining two qualities or groups that might seem at odds: allier la force et la douceur ('to combine strength and gentleness'). The reflexive s'allier means 'to ally oneself' or 'to team up.' The related noun allié(e) means 'ally,' and the adjective allié is common in historical and political writing.

Examples

"Il faut allier efficacité et créativité."

Natural Translation

You have to combine efficiency and creativity.

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