le lien
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. tie
Le vendeur a mis un lien autour du paquet pour éviter qu'il ne s'ouvre.The salesperson put a tie around the package to prevent it from opening.
a. link
Il y a un lien direct entre le niveau de stress et le manque de sommeil.There's a direct link between stress levels and lack of sleep.
b. connection
La police pense qu'il y a un lien entre ces deux affaires.The police believes there's a connection between these two cases.
a. link
Il existe un lien étroit entre nos deux pays.There's a close link between our two countries.
b. tie
Malgré la distance, nos liens familiaux sont restés forts.Despite the distance, our family ties remained strong.
c. connection
Certains parents ressentent un lien instantané avec leur bébé.Some parents feel an instant connection with their baby.
d. bond
Les deux frères ont traversé beaucoup de choses ensemble. Ils ont un lien particulier.The two brothers have been through a lot together. They have a special bond.
a. link
Je t'ai envoyé le lien de mon nouveau site internet.I sent you the link to my new website.
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