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• Nom désignant une personne, un groupe ou un État uni à un autre pour atteindre un objectif commun, notamment dans un contexte politique ou militaire.

A noun referring to a person, group, or nation that is united with another for a common purpose, especially in a political or military context.

1. Friend or supporterB1formal

   A person or group that helps and supports another, especially in a difficult situation.

   allié (personne qui soutient)

   • She was a loyal ally during the crisis.
   • The two countries have been allies for decades.
   • He found an ally in his colleague who shared his views.

   Synonymesassociatebackercollaboratorconfederatefriendpartnersupporter

   Antonymesadversaryenemyfoeopponent

2. Nation in allianceB2formalpolitical

   A country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in war.

   Nation alliée

   • The allies worked together to defeat the enemy.
   • The treaty made them formal allies.
   • The allied forces launched a joint operation.

   Synonymesassociateconfederatefriendpartner

   Antonymesadversaryenemyfoe

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'unir ou de faire alliance avec une autre personne, un groupe ou une nation dans un but commun ou pour un bénéfice mutuel.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or uniting with another person, group, or nation for a common purpose or mutual benefit.

1. Form a partnershipB2formal

   To join or unite with another person, group, or nation for a common purpose.

   s'allier

   • The two countries allied themselves against the common threat.
   • She allied with her colleagues to propose a new policy.
   • The small businesses allied to compete with larger corporations.

   Synonymesassociateband togethercollaboratecombineconfederatejoinleaguepartnerunite

   Antonymesantagonizeconfrontfightopposeresist

2. Support or side withB2formal

   To associate or connect oneself with someone or something in support.

   s'allier à / soutenir

   • He allied himself with the environmental movement.
   • The senator allied with the opposition party on this issue.
   • They allied their efforts to achieve the shared goal.

   Synonymesbackstand bysupportunite

   Antonymesantagonizeconfrontfightoppose

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