entente — A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːnˈtɑːnt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza entente between roommates ensured no one would steal slices without asking.
- The historic entente marked the beginning of a new era of cooperation.
- My cat and dog have formed an entente against vacuum cleaners.
entente
NOUN[/ɑːnˈtɑːnt/]
A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions
A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French entendre, meaning 'to understand' or 'to hear'. It gained prominence as a diplomatic term following the 1904 Entente Cordiale between Britain and France, referring to a formal agreement or understanding between nations.
Breakdown
entendre (to understand, to hear) + -e (nominal suffix forming a noun). The suffix -e transforms the verb into an abstract noun denoting mutual understanding or agreement.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza entente between roommates ensured no one would steal slices without asking.”
“The historic entente marked the beginning of a new era of cooperation.”
“My cat and dog have formed an entente against vacuum cleaners.”
“The business entente allowed both companies to expand into new markets.”
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