The Triple Entente refers to the alliance formed between three major powers - Great Britain, France, and Russia - before World War I. This alliance was created in response to growing tensions and threats from other European nations.
Related terms
Alliance: A formal agreement or partnership between two or more countries for a common purpose.
Central Powers: The opposing alliance during World War I consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire (Turkey), and Bulgaria.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The event that triggered the start of World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, leading to a chain reaction of declarations of war.