Diplomatie (en. Diplomacy)

[di-plo-ma-ti]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The art or manner of managing international relations.

Diplomacy is essential for maintaining peace.

La diplomatie est essentiel pour maintenir la paix.

Willingness to engage in dialogue and find compromises.

His diplomacy allowed him to avoid numerous conflicts.

Sa diplomatie lui a permis d'éviter de nombreux conflits.

Service responsible for representing a country abroad.

He has been working in diplomacy for ten years.

Il travaille dans la diplomatie depuis dix ans.

From the Greek 'diplōma' meaning 'folded document'.

low-level diplomacy

Informal negotiation, often without protocol.

diplomatie de bas niveau

preventive diplomacy

Strategies put in place to avoid conflicts.

diplomatie préventive

cultural diplomacy

Use of culture to strengthen international relations.

diplomatie culturelle

diplomat

A person who engages in diplomatic activity.

diplomate

embassy

Diplomatic representation of a country abroad.

ambassade

consulate

Office representing a government in a foreign city.

consulat

To play diplomacy

He knows how to play diplomacy to get what he wants.

Il sait jouer la diplomatie pour obtenir ce qu'il veut.

Shop diplomacy

The discussions were just shop diplomacy, without real commitment.

Les discussions étaient juste de la diplomatie de comptoir, sans engagement réel.