diplomatie
/di.plɔ.ma.si/
The French word for diplomacy is diplomatie.
diplomatie refers to the art of conducting international relations.
Meaning: art of conducting international relations (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the adjective form, use diplomatique to mean diplomatic.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables: /di.plɔ.ma.si/.
Did you know?
- French has a specific term, langue de bois, which literally means 'wooden language' and describes the overly formal, vague style of speech often used in diplomatie to avoid commitment.
- In French, certain specialized forms of diplomacy are referred to as diplomatie de coulisses, which literally translates to 'backstage diplomacy' or 'behind the scenes' diplomacy.
- Historically, because French was the lingua franca of European courts, the word diplomatie became a universal standard for all European states long before English became dominant.
Examples in context
- Le français était la langue de la diplomatie.French was the language of diplomacy.This sentence shows the historical use of French in the context of diplomatie.Tatoeba #1628450 by sacredceltic, translation #1628258 by Spamster
- L'anglais est très utile dans la diplomatie et le tourisme.English is useful in diplomacy and tourism.This sentence illustrates the utility of English within the fields of diplomatie and tourism.Tatoeba #799732 by U2FS, translation #26284 by CK
- La diplomatie consiste à faire et à dire les pires choses, de la plus belle façon.Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way.This sentence provides a definition of the nature of diplomatie.Tatoeba #9477 by sacredceltic, translation #21963 by Swift
- Marie a exercé une diplomatie exemplaire lors de ses négociations avec les partenaires commerciaux.Marie displayed exemplary diplomacy during her negotiations with business partners.
- Je pense que nous devrions adopter une approche plus diplomatique pour résoudre ce différend.I believe we should take a more diplomatic approach to resolve this dispute.
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Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing a news report about a conflict.
- ManonJe pense que la diplomatie est nécessaire ici.I think that diplomacy is necessary here.
- HugoTu as raison, Hugo est d'accord avec toi.You are right, Hugo agrees with you.
- ManonHeureusement, la diplomatie peut éviter une guerre.Fortunately, diplomacy can avoid a war.
- HugoC'est le seul moyen pacifique.It is the only peaceful way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diplomacy” translations and entries diplomatie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
