noun
- Plural of entente; agreements or understandings between countries or groups, especially informal diplomatic arrangements.
Usage: Often used in historical or political contexts; Frequently appears in the phrase 'entente cordiale'
Examples
- The ententes between European powers shaped the political landscape of the early 20th century.
- Several ententes were formed to maintain peace and mutual defense.
- The two nations signed multiple ententes to strengthen their diplomatic ties.
- Historical ententes often served as precursors to formal treaties.
- The ententes cordiales between France and Britain were crucial to their alliance.