English Explanatory Dictionary

entente

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.

Pronunciation

/ɒ̃ˈtɒ̃t/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-entente.wav /ɑnˈtɑnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-entente.wav

Word forms

entente ententes

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French entente (“understanding”). Doublet of intent.

Related words

détente

Derived words

double entente entente cordiale
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