What does entente in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word entente in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use entente in French.

The word entente in French means understanding, harmony, agreement, with two meanings, that has two meanings, out-of-court agreement, the Entente Cordiale, agreement in principle, common ground, find some common ground. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word entente

understanding, harmony, agreement

nom féminin (bonne relation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'entente entre les deux pays varie en fonction du contexte économique.
The understanding between the two countries varies according to the economic context.

with two meanings, that has two meanings

locution adjectivale (soutenu (qui se comprend de deux façons)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La « couronne » est un mot à double entente que seul le contexte permet d'éclaircir.

out-of-court agreement

nom féminin (accord sans contentieux) (Law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

the Entente Cordiale

nom féminin (accord franco-britanique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

agreement in principle

nom féminin (accord entre deux parties)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

common ground

nom masculin (compromis)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je suis sûr que nous allons pouvoir trouver un terrain d'entente.
I'm sure we can find common ground and sort this out.

find some common ground

locution verbale (trouver un accord, un compromis)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ils trouvèrent un terrain d'entente avec les voisins.

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