Understanding French (7)

I believe the answer is:

entente

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This clue might be a double definition.

'understanding' is the first definition.
(an entente is an alliance or understanding)

'french' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for entente that I've seen before include "Amicable agreement" , "Friendly alliance between states" , "Harmony" , "International understanding" , "Friendly agreement between countries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.

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