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entente

agreement, understanding

noun ahn-TAHNT Rare

Origin: Old French 'entendre' (to understand, to intend)

Also means

harmony, accord

Usage Note

Entente carries diplomatic weight — l'Entente cordiale (1904 Anglo-French agreement) made it internationally known. In everyday use, vivre en bonne entente means to get along well with someone. It is softer and more relational than un accord (a formal agreement). L'entente among team members refers to team cohesion.

Examples

"Les deux pays ont signé une entente commerciale."

Natural Translation

The two countries signed a trade agreement.

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