partager le lien
To share link in French is partager le lien.
This phrase is used to describe the act of sending a web address to another person so they can access a specific page or file. The word lien is the masculine French word for 'link'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb partager (to share) and the noun phrase le lien (the link).
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form partager le lien is used when the phrase acts as the subject or object of a sentence, such as 'I want to share the link'. When giving a command, use partage le lien for one person you know well or partagez le lien when addressing a group of people or someone you are addressing formally.
Did you know?
- In French, the word lien is also used to describe an emotional or social bond between two people, such as un lien familial for a family tie.
- The noun lien is a distant relative of the English word 'ligament', as both stem from the Latin 'ligamen' meaning a 'bond' or 'something that binds'.
- French speakers often use the verb partager for social media posts, but for a physical object, they might prefer prêter if the item is meant to be returned.
Examples in context
- Je t'enverrai le lien par e-mail.I will send you the link by email.
- Elle m'a partagé le lien d'un super blog.She shared a link to a great blog with me.
- Passons le lien à Alex pour qu'il puisse y jeter un coup d'œil.Let's pass the link to Alex so he can take a look at it.
- Peux-tu me partager le lien ?Can you share the link with me?
- N'oublie pas de partager le lien de la vidéo.Don't forget to share the link to the video.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are working on a project together online.
- ManonHugo, peux-tu partager le lien de l'article ?Hugo, can you share the link to the article?
- HugoOui, je vais partager le lien tout de suite.Yes, I will share the link right away.
- ManonMerci, je l'ai bien reçu.Thanks, I received it well.
- HugoParfait, on peut commencer à travailler.Perfect, we can start working.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries le, lien, partager, CC BY-SA 4.0.
