Alliance (en. Alliance)

alyɑ̃s

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Agreement between two or more people or entities to cooperate.

The alliance between the two countries has been economically beneficial.

L'alliance entre les deux pays a été bénéfique économiquement.

Ring symbolizing marriage.

She wears a gold ring on her ring finger.

Elle porte une alliance en or sur son annulaire.

Union of several people or groups often for political or military purposes.

The alliance was formed to fight against the invasion.

L'alliance a été formée pour lutter contre l'invasion.

From Latin 'alliantia', from the verb 'alligare' which means 'to bind together'.

strategic alliance

Agreement between countries or companies for mutual benefits.

alliance stratégique

to give the alliance

To marry, symbolized by the exchange of rings.

donner l'alliance

the alliance of forces

Cooperation between several groups for a common goal.

l'alliance des forces

ally

Partner in an alliance.

allié

diplomacy

Management of relations between states within the framework of alliances.

diplomatie

contract

Formal agreement that can establish an alliance.

contrat

An informal cooperation among friends or peers.

We made an alliance to succeed in our school project.

On a fait une alliance pour réussir notre projet d'école.

A partnership in the context of common activities.

Our alliances help us to organize better for outings.

Nos alliances nous aident à mieux nous organiser pour les sorties.