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confederate

UK
/kənˈfɛd.ər.ət/
US
/kənˈfɛd.ər.ɪt/

Translations

confederatenoun
confederates
pl
UK
/kənˈfɛd.ər.ət/
US
/kənˈfɛd.ɚ.ət/
alliéAu sens général de personne, groupe ou nation unis à d’autres pour un but commun.
The two countries became confederates in the fight against terrorism.
Les deux pays sont devenus des alliés dans la lutte contre le terrorisme.
confédéréAu sens historique des partisans ou soldats de la Confédération pendant la guerre de Sécession américaine.
Several confederates surrendered after the battle.
Plusieurs confédérés se sont rendus après la bataille.
compliceAu sens de complice dans une activité criminelle ou illégale.
The thief was caught, but his confederate managed to escape.
Le voleur a été arrêté, mais son complice a réussi à s’échapper.
Synonyms
collaborator
comrade
associate
partner
ally
affiliate
league member
fellow
confederateadjective
UK
/kənˈfɛd.ər.ət/
US
/kənˈfɛd.ər.ɪt/
confédéréSurtout dans le contexte historique de la guerre de Sécession américaine.
A Confederate flag still hangs in the town museum.
Un drapeau confédéré est encore suspendu dans le musée de la ville.
Additional translations
liguéAu sens de « uni par une alliance ou une ligue » ; registre plutôt formel.
Synonyms
federated
joined
united
associated
allied
confederateverb
confederated
Past Simple
confederated
Past Participle
confederating
Gerund
confédérerVerbe surtout soutenu et rare.
The states decided to confederate to form a stronger union.
Les États ont décidé de confédérer leurs forces pour former une union plus forte.
Synonyms
associate
ally
unite
join
combine
affiliate

Definitions

confederatenoun
A person, group, or nation united with others for a common purpose; an ally.
The two countries became confederates in the fight against terrorism.
An accomplice in a crime or illegal activity.
The thief was caught, but his confederate managed to escape.
A supporter, soldier, or member of the Confederate side during the American Civil War.
Several confederates surrendered after the battle.
confederateadjective
United in a league, alliance, or conspiracy.
The confederate states joined forces to achieve their common goals.
Relating to the Confederate States of America or its supporters during the American Civil War.
A Confederate flag still hangs in the town museum.
confederateverb
To unite in a league or alliance.
The states decided to confederate to form a stronger union.
To bring (states, groups, or individuals) together into a confederation.
The treaty sought to confederate the neighboring tribes under one leadership.
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