entente

[ɑ̃.tɑ̃t]
nounfemininepl: ententes
entente, acordo, inteligência
1. A friendly understanding or informal agreement between states or groups, especially between countries
The entente between France and Russia strengthened European alliances.
A entente entre França e Rússia fortaleceu as alianças europeias.
2. A cordial agreement or compact; a shared understanding without formal treaty obligations
The two companies reached an entente to cooperate on research.
As duas empresas chegaram a uma entente para cooperar em pesquisa.
3. A diplomatic arrangement or settlement between parties
An entente cordiale exists between the neighboring nations.
Existe uma entente cordial entre as nações vizinhas.
The word 'entente' is primarily used in diplomatic and historical contexts, particularly in references to international relations. The most famous usage is 'Entente Cordiale' (1904), the agreement between France and Britain that reshaped European politics. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, it maintains its formal, diplomatic character and is rarely used in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acordointeligênciapactoaliançaentendimentotratado informal
Antonyms / Antônimos
discórdiadesacordorupturaconflitodisputa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entente
Commonly used in diplomatic and political contexts; formal register
Portugal
entente
Used similarly in formal diplomatic discourse; less common in everyday speech
International
entente cordiale
Famous historical term referring to the agreement between France and Britain (1904)

Related Words

diplomacianegociaçãoaliançacooperaçãoacordotratado

Related Idioms & Phrases

entente cordiale
chegar a uma entente
romper uma entente
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