Alliée (en. Ally)
/a.lje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A woman who is part of an alliance or group.
She is the ally of the forces for peace.
Elle est l'alliée des forces pour la paix.
An accomplice in a venture.
My ally in this matter is very reliable.
Mon alliée dans cette affaire est très fiable.
A woman from a country that is allied with another.
The allies of the United States during the war were determined.
Les alliées des États-Unis pendant la guerre étaient déterminées.
Etymology
From Old French 'alié', based on Latin 'alia', meaning 'other'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trusted ally
A person one can trust in a partnership.
alliée de confiance
strategic ally
Partner with a common goal requiring collaboration.
alliée stratégique
natural ally
A person with whom one has an instinctive affinity, often effortlessly.
alliée naturelle
Related Words
alliance
Agreement between parties to achieve a common goal.
alliance
ally
Male member of an alliance.
allié
allayment
Action of allying or grouping together.
alliement
Slang Meanings
Confidante or close friend.
She is my true ally in all my secrets.
Elle est ma vraie alliée dans tous mes secrets.
Comrade or support in a difficult situation.
In the street, she is my ally, always ready to help me.
Dans la rue, elle est mon alliée, toujours prête à m'aider.