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    Liaison (en. Connection)

    l(j)a.i.zɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A link between two people or organizations.
    The liaison between the two departments improved communication.
    La liaison entre les deux départements a amélioré la communication.
    The romantic or sexual relationship between two people.
    He started a liaison with a colleague.
    Il a commencé une liaison avec une collègue.
    A connection or contact in a system.
    The liaison between the server and the client was unstable.
    La liaison entre le serveur et le client était instable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ligatio', derived from 'ligare' which means 'to bind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dangerous liaison
    A risky romantic relationship.
    liaison dangereuse
    to make the liaison
    To act as an intermediary between two people.
    faire la liaison
    to maintain a liaison
    To continue to have contacts or relationships.
    maintenir une liaison

    Related Words

    romantic liaison
    An intimate relationship between two people.
    liaison amoureuse
    oral liaison
    A form of connection in communication.
    liaison orale
    diplomatic liaison
    An official contact between two countries.
    liaison diplomatique

    Slang Meanings

    A secret romantic affair.
    They have a liaison without anyone knowing.
    Ils ont une liaison sans que personne ne le sache.
    A flirt or a light relationship.
    It's just a liaison, nothing serious.
    C'est juste une liaison, rien de sérieux.