French Conversation · Level 129
42 words
French word
diplomatie
Pronunciation
IPA/diplomasi/
Meaning
- feminine nountact
Example
Avec les enfants, un peu de diplomatie marche mieux que la force.
With children, a little tact works better than force.
More examples
Au quotidien, il vaut mieux faire preuve de diplomatie.
In everyday life, it's better to show diplomacy.
Core concept
A carefully managed exchange in which words and actions preserve cooperation between people or governments.
Common phrases
faire preuve de diplomatie
show diplomacy
manquer de diplomatie
lack diplomacy
Similar words
tact: Care in choosing words and behavior without hurting feelings or upsetting the atmosphere.
négociation: Discussion of each side's conditions to find a point of agreement.
compromis: A middle-ground agreement reached when both sides give something up.
Definition in French
La diplomatie désigne la conduite des relations entre États et, par extension, l'art de négocier ou d'agir avec tact pour parvenir à un accord.
Word origin
French diplomatie developed from the Latin and Greek family of diploma, originally referring to a folded official document used in formal dealings.
Usage tips
- Diplomatie can describe personal tact as well as international affairs, so context determines whether English diplomacy or tact fits best.
Other meanings
- diplomacynoun
Related words
- diplomatiquediplomaticadjective
- diplomatiquementdiplomaticallyadverb