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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