coopération

cooperation, collaboration

noun koh-oh-peh-rah-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Coopération is used in both everyday and diplomatic/political contexts — coopération internationale refers to international aid and development. The related verb is coopérer and the adjective is coopératif. It is always feminine and does not change in plural (des coopérations is rare but grammatical).

Examples

"Ce projet nécessite une étroite coopération."

Natural Translation

This project requires close cooperation.

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