collaboration

• Nom désignant le fait de travailler ensemble avec d'autres sur un projet ou une tâche, ou la coopération traîtresse avec les forces ennemies occupant le territoire.

A noun referring to the act of working jointly with others on a project or task, or the act of cooperating traitorously with an occupying enemy force.

1. Joint workB1formal

   The act of working together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

   collaboration

   • The collaboration between the two companies led to a breakthrough product.
   • This project is a result of close collaboration between the art and science departments.
   • Effective collaboration requires clear communication and mutual respect.

   Synonymescoactioncooperationpartnershipsynergyteamwork

2. Treasonous cooperationC1formal

   The act of cooperating with an enemy force that is occupying one's own country, often considered a betrayal.

   Collaboration (avec l'ennemi)

   • During the war, those accused of collaboration with the enemy were put on trial.
   • The history books detail the shameful collaboration of some local officials with the invaders.
   • Collaboration with the occupying regime was seen as the ultimate act of disloyalty.

   Synonymescollaborationismquislingism

   Antonymesdefianceoppositionresistance