French word

fédération

Pronunciation

IPA/fedeʁasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfederation

Example

La fédération a annoncé le calendrier des matchs.

The federation announced the match schedule.

Illustration for fédération (federation)

More examples

La fédération a défini les règles pour les clubs affiliés.

The federation defined the rules for affiliated clubs.

Core concept

A shared structure in which independent organizations coordinate their common activities.

Common phrases

  • la fédération de football

    football federation

  • la fédération syndicale

    labor union federation

Similar words

association: An organization whose members gather around a common aim or interest.
club: A small organization where people meet for a hobby or sport.
ligue: A body that brings teams together to organize and conduct competitions.

Definition in French

Organisation qui réunit officiellement plusieurs associations ou organismes pour coordonner des activités communes.

Word origin

French fédération developed from Latin foederatio, derived from foedus, a treaty or alliance, and the noun-forming suffix -ation.

Usage tips

  • In familiar French, la fédé is a common shortened form of la fédération, especially for sports or professional organizations.

Other meanings

  • associationnoun

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