French word

coopération

Pronunciation

IPA/koopeʁasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncooperation

Example

La coopération entre collègues facilite le travail.

Cooperation between colleagues makes work easier.

Illustration for coopération (cooperation)

More examples

Faire preuve de coopération améliore l'ambiance de l'équipe.

Demonstrating cooperation improves the team's atmosphere.

Core concept

Several parties joining their efforts and resources so that a common project can succeed.

Common phrases

  • coopération entre collègues

    cooperation between colleagues

  • coopération internationale

    international cooperation

  • faire preuve de coopération

    demonstrate cooperation

Similar words

aide: Help provided to meet another person's needs.
solidarité: A shared commitment to support others facing the same hardship or cause.
entraide: Mutual help that enables people to overcome difficulties together.

Definition in French

Action collective et continue par laquelle des acteurs se soutiennent mutuellement pour atteindre un intérêt commun.

Word origin

The word traces back to Latin cooperari, 'to work together', through French coopérer and the noun-forming suffix -ation.

Usage tips

  • Coopération often fits professional or institutional contexts, while everyday speech can use travailler ensemble or s'aider.

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