No. 3,878 in French
alliance
A union or partnership formed for mutual benefit.
In a sentence
L'alliance entre les deux pays a conduit à une période de prospérité.
The alliance between the two countries led to a period of prosperity.
In this sentence, 'alliance' is used to mean a partnership or agreement between entities for mutual benefit, demonstrating its political or social context.
Elle porte une alliance en or depuis leur mariage.
She has been wearing a gold wedding ring since their marriage.
Here, 'alliance' refers to a wedding ring, which is a symbol of the bond and commitment formed through marriage.
Les membres de l'alliance ont convenu de renforcer leur coopération.
The members of the alliance agreed to strengthen their cooperation.
In this context, 'alliance' represents a cooperative group or union formed to achieve common goals, highlighting organizational collaboration.
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