Liait (en. Tied)
/lja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Attach or connect two things together.
He tied the ropes to secure the load.
Il liait les cordes pour sécuriser le chargement.
Create a link between people or ideas.
She built friendships over the years.
Elle liait des amitiés au fil des années.
Make a set coherent or unified.
The book perfectly linked the different themes addressed.
Le livre liait parfaitement les différents thèmes abordés.
Etymology
From Old French 'lier', of Latin origin 'ligare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tied a link
establish a connection between two parties.
liait un lien
linked destinies
merge the life paths of several people.
liait les destinées
linked words
associate words to create significance.
liait les mots
Related Words
lier
Verb meaning to attach or unite.
lier
liaison
Action of binding, link or relationship between elements.
liaison
lié
Past participle of the verb lier, meaning attached.
lié
Slang Meanings
In some regions, used to refer to a person who makes social connections.
He's a real 'liait', he knows everyone!
C'est un vrai 'liait', il connaît tout le monde !