English–French
“confederation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃fedeʁasjɔ̃/
Example
La confédération est composée de plusieurs États.
The confederation is composed of several states.
How to say “confederation” in French
“Confederation” in French is confédération.
A loose alliance of states that cooperate while keeping their own governments and sovereignty.
Example sentences with confédération
La confédération permet aux États de conserver une large autonomie.
The confederation allows the states to retain broad autonomy.
Tips for using confédération
- Unlike fédération, confédération usually denotes a looser union in which member states retain more sovereignty.