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    Alliances (en. Alliances)

    /a.ljɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A union or agreement established between individuals, groups, or countries.
    Military alliances strengthen the security of nations.
    Les alliances militaires renforcent la sécurité des nations.
    A ring symbolizing marital commitment.
    She wears a gold ring on her ring finger.
    Elle porte une alliance en or sur son annulaire.
    Cooperation among different actors to achieve a common goal.
    Strategic alliances are common in the business world.
    Les alliances stratégiques sont courantes dans le monde des affaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alliantia', derived from 'alliare' meaning 'to bind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strategic alliances
    Agreements between companies to maximize profits.
    alliances stratégiques
    to break an alliance
    To end a partnership.
    rompre une alliance
    marital alliances
    Marriage agreements between families or within a social framework.
    alliances matrimoniales

    Related Words

    ally
    A partner or person who supports another for a common purpose.
    allié
    cooperation
    The act of working together towards a common goal.
    coopération
    partnership
    A relationship established among several actors for a shared objective.
    partenariat

    Slang Meanings

    Sale of fake rings.
    He had to buy a cheap ring to impress his girlfriend.
    Il a dû acheter une alliance en toc pour impressionner sa petite amie.
    An informal understanding among friends.
    We have a bond to support each other in difficult times.
    On a une alliance pour se soutenir dans les moments difficiles.