entente

[ ahn-tahnt; French ahn-tahnt ]

/ ɑnˈtɑnt; French ɑ̃ˈtɑ̃t /

an arrangement or understanding between two or more nations agreeing to follow a particular policy with regard to affairs of international concern.

an alliance of parties to such an understanding.

Origin of entente

1830–45; < French: understanding, Old French: intention, noun use of feminine of entent, past participle of entendre to intend

1 agreement, accord, rapprochement.

I can't say I'm particularly hopeful that Iran will approach this entente in good faith.

Obama’s U.N. Speech |Michael Tomasky |September 24, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
In the 1950s, big corporation and big labor forged an entente, in which they generally agreed to share an expanding pie.

The NFL Referees’ Strike Highlights Larger Truths About the U.S. Economy |Daniel Gross |September 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The Entente is victorious, and many millions are delighted and declare that the policy of Might is justified.

In the World War |Count Ottokar Czernin
It was grudgingly recognized by the Entente and at once declared war on Bulgaria.

A Short History of the Great War |A. F. Pollard

The quays were crowded with townspeople and soldiers from all Entente armies, with French and British troops predominating.

Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights |Kelly Miller
If we abandoned our only reliable ally later we would stand entirely isolated, face to face with the Entente.

Current History, Vol. VIII, No. 3, June 1918 |Various
This view predominated among the ruling classes of the Entente peoples with few exceptions.

The Inside Story Of The Peace Conference |Emile Joseph Dillon

entente

/ (French ɑ̃tɑ̃t) /

short for entente cordiale

the parties to an entente cordiale collectively

C19: French: understanding