ally in French
ally in French is allié, alliée, allier — ally means a person, group, or country that supports and cooperates with another, especially against a common opponent.
ally in French
allié
A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.
alliée
A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.
allier
To unite or form a connection between (people or things), as between families by marriage, or between states by confederacy, league, or treaty.
What does "ally" mean?
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noun A person, group, or country that supports and cooperates with another, especially against a common opponent.
"Britain and France were allies during both World Wars."
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verb To join or unite with someone for a shared purpose.
"The smaller parties allied themselves against the ruling government."
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ally in a sentence
- Britain and France were allies during both World Wars.
- She found an unexpected ally in her old rival.
- The smaller parties allied themselves against the ruling government.
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What is "ally" in French?
"ally" in French is allié, alliée, allier. ally means: A person, group, or country that supports and cooperates with another, especially against a common opponent.
How do you use "ally" in a sentence?
Example: "Britain and France were allies during both World Wars." In French, "ally" is allié, alliée, allier.
Are there other ways to say "ally" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ally": allié, alliée, allier.
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