entente cordiale
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Definition
- Noun:
- A friendly understanding between political powers: A state of diplomatic harmony and mutual agreement, often formalized, between nations or political entities.
- An informal alliance between countries: A cooperative relationship or arrangement that is less binding than a formal treaty but signifies a close, amicable association.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The two nations signed an entente cordiale, ending decades of colonial rivalry.
- Their relationship is best described as an entente cordiale, based on shared economic interests rather than a military pact.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Capitalization: When referring to the specific 1904 agreement between Britain and France, the term is often capitalized as "Entente Cordiale."
- The Entente Cordiale of 1904 resolved numerous imperial disputes between Britain and France.
Variants and Related Words
- Entente (n): A shorter, more general term for an understanding or agreement between nations.
- The diplomatic entente paved the way for increased trade.
Synonyms
- Rapprochement: The reestablishment of friendly relations.
- Understanding: An informal or tacit agreement.
- Accord: An official agreement or treaty.
Related Phrases
- Spirit of entente cordiale: Refers to the atmosphere of goodwill characterizing such an agreement.
- The summit was conducted in a spirit of entente cordiale.
Related Idioms
- To have an entente cordiale with: To maintain a specially friendly and cooperative relationship with another party.
- The two departments have an entente cordiale, which makes collaboration very smooth.
Noun
- a friendly understanding between political powers
- an informal alliance between countries