French word

lien

Pronunciation

IPA/ljɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconnection

Example

Il y a un lien entre ces deux événements.

There is a connection between these two events.

Illustration for lien (connection)

More examples

Ce réseau renforce le lien social.

This network strengthens the social bond.

Core concept

A cord joining separate points, whether people, events, objects, or ideas.

Common phrases

  • lien social

    social bond

  • lien de parenté

    kinship tie

  • lien de cause à effet

    cause-and-effect relationship

Similar words

relation: A relationship or connection between people or things.
liaison: A link or contact connecting people or organizations.
rapport: A friendly relationship or closeness between people.
attachement: An emotional bond with a person or thing.

Definition in French

Connexion ou relation, physique ou abstraite, qui unit des personnes, des choses ou des idées.

Word origin

French lien comes through Old French from Latin ligamen, meaning 'that which binds', and is related to Latin ligare, 'to bind'.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine: un lien, with the plural form des liens.

Other meanings

  • bondnoun
  • linknoun

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