fédération
/fe.de.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing
an organization that groups together several associations, clubs, trade unions or similar bodies (often a national or international governing body, especially in sport)
La fédération de tennis organise les tournois régionaux.
The tennis federation organizes the regional tournaments.
Synonyms:association, ligue, union, confédération
2.
nounfeminineSing
a federal state — a political entity composed of partially autonomous member states or regions
Le pays fonctionne comme une fédération de régions autonomes.
The country functions as a federation of autonomous regions.
Synonyms:État fédéral, union d'États
