la
/ljɛ.zɔ̃/
Translation
link, connection; affair; also the pronunciation liaison, where a silent final consonant is sounded before a vowel
Word origin
From Latin ligationem, a noun of action from ligare ('to bind'). The same root gives ligature, liable and ally, and French lier.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ligare
- English cognates
- ligature, liable, ally
Grammar
Examples
' .
There is no longer a direct connection between the two towns.
" ", z.
In "les amis" the liaison is made and you hear a z.
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The radio link was cut for an hour.
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The whole village was talking about their affair.
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She handles the liaison between the two teams.
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