No. 1,223 in French

confédération

A union of sovereign states united for common purposes, typically retaining their independence.

In a sentence

La Suisse est connue pour sa confédération de cantons.
Switzerland is known for its confederation of cantons.
The word "confédération" here refers to a union or association of cantons maintaining decentralized governance.
Une confédération peut être formée par plusieurs états indépendants.
A confederation can be formed by several independent states.
"Confédération" describes a political or social organization formed from independent entities coming together.
Ils ont discuté de la création d'une confédération pour améliorer la coopération.
They discussed the creation of a confederation to enhance cooperation.
The term "confédération" here conveys the idea of forming an alliance or coalition for mutual benefits.

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