No. 2,738 in French
bilatérale
"Bilatérale" means "bilateral," referring to something involving or affecting two sides or parties.
In a sentence
La discussion bilatérale entre les deux pays a duré plusieurs heures.
The bilateral discussion between the two countries lasted several hours.
Here, 'bilatérale' is used to describe a discussion involving two parties, indicating its scope and symmetrical nature.
L'accord bilatéral signé hier renforce la coopération économique.
The bilateral agreement signed yesterday strengthens economic cooperation.
In this sentence, 'bilatéral' qualifies the agreement, emphasizing that it pertains to and impacts two entities reciprocally.
Ils ont adopté une approche bilatérale pour résoudre le conflit.
They adopted a bilateral approach to resolve the conflict.
Here, 'bilatérale' is used adjectively to describe the approach, highlighting its derivation from the involvement of two sides.
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