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    Bond (en. Bond)

    /bɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A link having affective or emotional strength.
    The bond that unites this family is very strong.
    Le bond qui unit cette famille est très fort.
    A document issued by a government or company, promising to repay an amount with interest.
    He invested in bonds by buying bonds.
    Il a investi dans des obligations en achetant des bonds.
    verb
    To create or strengthen a bond.
    They hope to strengthen the relations between the two countries.
    Ils espèrent bondir les relations entre les deux pays.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bondir', meaning 'to leap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bond of friendship
    A strong connection between friends.
    bond d'amitié
    bonds of the heart
    Very deep emotional attachment.
    bonds du cœur

    Related Words

    obligation
    A legal or moral commitment.
    obligation
    connection
    A link between entities.
    connexion

    Slang Meanings

    To get closer to someone.
    We really bonded after the trip together.
    On a vraiment bondé après le voyage ensemble.