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Allier

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Definition: to combine, unite, match, ally

Il faut allier nos efforts - We need to combine our efforts.

Il va s'allier avec tes parents - He's going to ally himself with your parents.

Related: une alliance - alliance, union; allié (adj) allied

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Pronunciation: [a lyay] Audio Link

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