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entente

/ɒ̃.tɒ̃t/

Meanings
  • noun

    An agreement between powers, especially between France and England before World War I, intended to maintain peace.

    - "The Entente Cordiale brought an end to decades of Anglo-French rivalry."
    - "The Entente Cordiale was a significant diplomatic agreement between France and the United Kingdom."

Rhymes
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entwine , mint condition , entertain
Variants
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entente , ententes , entente cordiale , entente cordiales , ententes cordiales
Etymology
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From French: entente (understanding, agreement)


Trivia
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  1. The Entente Cordiale was signed on April 8, 1904.

  2. The agreement was named 'Entente Cordiale' because it was intended to be a 'cordial understanding' between France and the United Kingdom.


Related Concepts
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  1. Alliance: An alliance is a formal agreement between two or more parties to cooperate for mutual benefit. The Entente Cordiale can be considered an alliance between France and the United Kingdom.

  2. Diplomacy: Diplomacy is the practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of different states or organizations. The Entente Cordiale is an example of successful diplomacy that led to improved relations between France and the United Kingdom.


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The Entente Cordiale was a series of agreements signed between France and the United Kingdom in 1904, which ended long-standing rivalries and paved the way for cooperation in their colonial territories. The term is also used metaphorically to describe any mutual understanding or agreement between parties.

How to Memorize "entente"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two hands shaking in agreement to represent the concept of entente.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word entente with the idea of mutual understanding or agreement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym ENTENTE to remember the meaning: 'Entente' is an agreement or understanding between parties.


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