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No. 8,121 in French

trèves

"Trèves" in English means "truce" or "cessation of hostilities."

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  • Les deux parties ont accepté une trêve militaire pour négocier.

    The two parties agreed to a military truce to negotiate.

    The word 'trêve' here is used to denote a temporary cessation of hostilities during a conflict or war, referring to a mutual agreement between parties.

  • Après une trêve dans le débat, les discussions ont repris.

    After a pause in the debate, the discussions resumed.

    The word 'trêve' is used to signify a short interruption or halt in an activity to allow a temporary respite or pause.

  • Une trêve dans les querelles familiales est parfois nécessaire.

    A truce in family feuds is sometimes necessary.

    Here, 'trêve' symbolizes a resolution or cessation of ongoing disputes, often for peace and harmony in relationships.

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