liens
The English phrase 'links' is translated into French as liens.
The word liens is used for both physical connections (like bonds or ties) and digital hyperlinks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is lien.
Did you know?
- The word lien shares a root with the English word 'ligament', as both come from the Latin 'ligamen' meaning a tie or band.
- When talking about 'links' in a chain, French uses maillons instead of liens. A lien is the connection, but a maillon is the actual physical loop of the chain.
- The word lien is also used in legal contexts to describe a 'lien' or a legal claim on a property to secure payment of a debt.
Examples in context
- L'Algérie doit renforcer ses liens avec le reste de l'Afrique.Algeria needs to consolidate links with Africa.This sentence shows how to describe consolidating connections between a country and a continent using liens.Tatoeba #8657153 by lbdx, translation #8560158 by Amastan
- Veuillez ne pas répondre à ce courriel frauduleux et ne cliquez en aucun cas sur les liens contenus dans le courriel.Please do not answer this fraudulent e-mail and certainly do not click on the links in the e-mail.This sentence provides a warning about not clicking on liens found in fraudulent emails.Tatoeba #482898 by sacredceltic, translation #482897 by sacredceltic
- Les permaliens sont essentiellement des liens vers des choses comme les messages, les commentaires, etc.Permalinks are basically links to items like posts, comments, etc.This sentence explains that permalinks are essentially liens to items such as posts and comments.Tatoeba #753392 by User4611, translation #753391 by User4611
- Voici les liens vers les ressources utiles.Here are the links to the useful resources.
- Les liens familiaux sont importants.Family links are important.
- Les hyperliens vous permettent de naviguer facilement entre les pages web.Hyperlinks allow you to navigate easily between web pages.
- Regarde les liens que j'ai partagés sur le groupe.Look at the links I shared in the group.
- As-tu des liens web intéressants à partager ?Do you have any interesting website links to share?
- Les liens hypertexte facilitent la navigation dans un document numérique.Hypertext links facilitate navigation within a digital document.
- les liens intéressantsThe interesting links
- de nouveaux liensNew links
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing a research project.
- ChloéAs-tu trouvé des liens utiles pour ton exposé ?Did you find any useful links for your presentation?
- GabrielOui, je t'envoie les liens par e-mail maintenant.Yes, I am sending the links to you by email now.
- ChloéMerci Gabriel, je vais les consulter tout de suite.Thanks Gabriel, I will check them right away.
- GabrielPas de problème, dis-moi si les liens fonctionnent.No problem, tell me if the links work.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
