L'union (en. The union)

/ly.njɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition_text: The action of uniting, bringing multiple elements together.

Example_sentence: The union of the two countries was celebrated by a treaty.

L'union des deux pays a été célébrée par un traité.

Definition_text: Union as an agreement or collaboration.

Example_sentence: The union between the unions strengthened their power.

L'union entre les syndicats a renforcé leur pouvoir.

Definition_text: State of being united, assembled, or combined.

Example_sentence: They have been living in union for several years.

Ils vivent en union depuis plusieurs années.

Etymology_origin: The term comes from the Latin 'unio', which means 'unity, agreement'.

Phrase: sacred union

Meaning: Collaboration or alliance to overcome common challenges.

union sacrée

Phrase: to be in union

Meaning: To be in a bond or agreement with someone.

être en union

Phrase: unity is strength

Meaning: Collaboration between individuals is more effective than individual effort.

l'union fait la force

Related_word: unite

Description: The action of bringing parts together into a whole.

unir

Related_word: united

Description: State of being one, undivided.

uni

Related_word: unionist

Description: Advocate of the union, particularly in a political context.

unioniste

Slang_meaning: Partnership or intimate relationship.

Example: They have been in union for a while, it's obvious!

Ils sont en union depuis un moment, ça se voit!

Slang_meaning: State of strong camaraderie among friends.

Example: Between us, it's a real union, we always support each other.

Entre nous, c'est une vraie union, on se soutient toujours.