French term for easing of tension (7)

I believe the answer is:

detente

(Other definitions for detente that I've seen before include "Relaxed relations" , "Easing of hostilities" , "Easing of hostility between nations" , "Slackening of tension" , "Thaw in relations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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