Relation (en. Relationship)

/ʁelɑsjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Matter or link between people.

They have a very close relationship.

Ils ont une relation très étroite.

Relationship between different elements.

There is a direct relationship between temperature and pressure.

Il y a une relation directe entre la température et la pression.

Description of rumors or events.

The relationship of facts is important in this kind of case.

La relation des faits est importante dans ce genre d'affaire.

From the Latin 'relationem', meaning link or connection.

romantic relationship

An emotional bond between two people.

relation amoureuse

to put in contact

To connect two people or things.

mettre en relation

work-related relationship

A professional relationship between individuals.

relation de travail

relational

Relating to relationships between people.

relationnel

network

Set of relationships or connections.

réseau

interconnection

Link that connects several elements.

interconnexion

Mess

Their relationship is a real mess!

C'est un vrai bordel leur relation !

Casual hookup

They are not in a serious relationship; it's just a hookup.

Ils ne sont pas en relation sérieuse, c'est un plan cul.