entente cordiale

noun

en·tente cor·diale | \ (ˈ)äⁿ-ˈtäⁿt-ˌkȯr-ˈdyäl

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Definition of entente cordiale

1 : entente sense 1

2 : a friendly agreement or working relationship

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Plane spotters attending the show, which by entente cordiale alternates annually with that in Paris, will be hoping for an appearance by one of the F-35 Lightning fighters delivered recently to Britain’s air force and navy. — The Economist, "Tomorrow’s squadron leaders will be accompanied by drones," 5 July 2018

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