No. 1,679 in French
fédération
A union of states, groups, or organizations under a central authority.
In a sentence
La fédération internationale de football gère les compétitions mondiales.
The international football federation manages world competitions.
Here, 'fédération' refers to an organized body governing sports events internationally, highlighting its institutional context.
La constitution établit la structure d'une fédération entre les états.
The constitution establishes the structure of a federation among the states.
In this sentence, 'fédération' means a political or administrative unit formed by states, emphasizing the concept of union.
Cette association est récemment devenue une fédération officielle.
This association has recently become an official federation.
Here, 'fédération' signifies the transformation of an association into a formal governing body, aligning with its organizational development role.
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