lelien
masculine
/ljɛ̃/
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Translation
link, bond, tie
Word origin
From Latin ligamen ('a tie, a band'), from ligare ('to bind, to tie'). The same root gives English 'ligament' and 'liaison'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ligamen
- English cognates
- ligament, liaison
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralliens
Examples
.
There is a strong bond between these two brothers.
Clique site.
Click on the link to open the website page.
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The detective was looking for a link between the two cases.
familiaux culture.
Family ties matter a great deal in this culture.
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She cut every tie with her former life.
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