confédération
/kɔ̃.fe.de.ʁa.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase confederation is translated into French as confédération.
The word confédération refers to a union or alliance.
Meaning: union or alliance (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun confédération is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and is pronounced /kɔ̃.fe.de.ʁa.sjɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- French distinguishes between a confédération and a fédération, where a 'confederation' implies that member states retain more sovereignty than in a 'federation'.
- In modern French administration, a confédération can also refer to a grouping of trade unions, such as the Confédération générale du travail.
- The word is built from the Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'foedus' meaning 'treaty', making the literal essence of the word 'together by treaty'.
Examples in context
- Cette confédération regroupe plusieurs pays.This confederation brings together several countries.
- La création d'une confédération est complexe.The creation of a confederation is complex.
- Ils ont signé un traité de confédération.They signed a confederation treaty.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a history project.
- LéaHugo, est-ce que tu comprends ce concept de confédération ?Hugo, do you understand this concept of a confederation?
- HugoOui, c'est comme une alliance entre plusieurs groupes.Yes, it's like an alliance between several groups.
- LéaExactement, ils gardent leur indépendance.Exactly, they keep their independence.
- HugoC'est un modèle politique très intéressant.It is a very interesting political model.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “confederation” translations and entries confédération, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confédération, CC BY-SA 4.0.
