detente

• Nom désignant un relâchement des tensions ou des relations tendues, notamment entre États.

A noun referring to the easing of tensions or strained relations, especially between nations.

indénombrable

1. Easing of tensionsC1formalpolitical

   The relaxation or easing of strained relations, especially between countries.

   Détente

   • The policy of detente helped reduce the risk of nuclear war.
   • Diplomatic efforts led to a period of detente between the two nations.
   • The summit was seen as a step towards detente in the region.

   Synonymesaccommodationde-escalationeasingrapprochementreconciliationrelaxationthaw

   Antonymesanimosityconflictconfrontationescalationhostilitystrifetensionwar