entente
noun
en·tente än-ˈtänt 
1
: an international understanding providing for a common course of action
2
[French entente cordiale] : a coalition of parties to an entente
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The deepening entente between Iran and Russia would make the president’s options even less palatable because Moscow could choose to help Tehran respond to an Israeli or American strike. 
William A. Galston, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Woodrow Wilson championed self-determination, but his victorious entente ignored Ukraine, recognizing Polish claims instead. Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2022 For most Arab governments, Israel’s occupation of territories claimed by the Palestinians precluded any diplomatic entente and even in those capitals, Amman and Cairo, leaders sought to keep their relationships with Israel below the radar. New York Times, 22 Mar. 2022 Budding Sino-Russian entente aside, a full-out attempt to dilute Western sanctions in Russia’s favor is unlikely because of the risk to China’s own technology and financial champions. Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022 The rising entente between Beijing and Moscow underscores the growing threats to the U.S.-led international order. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2021 Contrast the elegance of the entente between Washington and Paris with Wednesday's boorish swipe by UK PM Boris Johnson, who lapsed into Franglais to mock French feelings. Stephen Collinson And Melissa Bell, CNN, 23 Sep. 2021 There’s no clear timeline for any of this, but a pathway toward an entente has now opened. Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2021 His silence is testament to a remarkable entente that has developed between the two authoritarian leaders. The Economist, 23 Feb. 2021 See More
William A. Galston, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Woodrow Wilson championed self-determination, but his victorious entente ignored Ukraine, recognizing Polish claims instead. Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2022 For most Arab governments, Israel’s occupation of territories claimed by the Palestinians precluded any diplomatic entente and even in those capitals, Amman and Cairo, leaders sought to keep their relationships with Israel below the radar. New York Times, 22 Mar. 2022 Budding Sino-Russian entente aside, a full-out attempt to dilute Western sanctions in Russia’s favor is unlikely because of the risk to China’s own technology and financial champions. Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022 The rising entente between Beijing and Moscow underscores the growing threats to the U.S.-led international order. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2021 Contrast the elegance of the entente between Washington and Paris with Wednesday's boorish swipe by UK PM Boris Johnson, who lapsed into Franglais to mock French feelings. Stephen Collinson And Melissa Bell, CNN, 23 Sep. 2021 There’s no clear timeline for any of this, but a pathway toward an entente has now opened. Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2021 His silence is testament to a remarkable entente that has developed between the two authoritarian leaders. The Economist, 23 Feb. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Old French, intent, understanding — more at intent entry 1
First Known Use
1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing entente
ententes
noun
as in treaties
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- treaties
- alliances
- pacts
- entente cordiales
- contracts
- compacts
- settlements
- concords
- understandings
- covenants
- accords
- conventions
- charters
- bonds
- bargains
- projets
- deals