lien internet
The English phrase "internet link" is lien internet in French.
The phrase refers to a hypertext reference that connects a user to a specific page or file on the web. When you want to say you are "clicking on a link", the standard expression is cliquer sur un lien.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lien literally means link or bond.
Which one should you use?
You may use lien hypertexte in more technical or formal contexts. Additionally, the term hyperlien is a formal option specifically referring to a hyperlink.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to lien to get liens internet, but do not change internet.
Did you know?
- The word lien originates from the Latin ligāmen, meaning 'bond' or 'tie'. This is the same root that gives English the word 'ligament' used in anatomy.
- In French, la toile refers to the internet, but it literally means 'the canvas' used by painters as well as the web spun by spiders.
- In French legal contexts, a lien can refer to a legal claim or a debt attachment. This usage mirrors the English term 'lien' used in property law, though they are spelled exactly the same.
Examples in context
- Pour obtenir plus d'informations, veuillez cliquer sur le lien Internet ci-dessous.To access further information, kindly click on the internet link below.
- Je t'ai envoyé un message avec le lien Web vers la vidéo drôle.I sent you a message with the web link to the funny video.
- Peux-tu m'envoyer le lien internet ?Can you send me the internet link?
- Le lien internet ne fonctionne pas.The internet link is not working.
- J'ai cliqué sur ce lien internet.I clicked on this internet link.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are discussing a website they found.
- HugoEmma, as-tu le lien internet pour cet article ?Emma, do you have the internet link for this article?
- EmmaOui, je te l'envoie par message.Yes, I am sending it to you by message.
- HugoMerci, je ne le trouvais plus.Thanks, I couldn't find it anymore.
- EmmaDe rien, Hugo !You're welcome, Hugo!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries internet, lien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
