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lien affectif
/ljɛ̃ a.fɛk.tif/
emotional bond
Un lien affectif fort unit les membres de cette famille.
A strong emotional bond unites the members of this family.
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A connection or relationship characterized by deep emotional attachment or affection.
Les enfants développent un lien affectif avec leurs parents.
Children develop an emotional bond with their parents.
Le lien affectif entre les deux amis était évident.
The emotional bond between the two friends was evident.
Often used in psychology, sociology, and everyday contexts to describe relationships with emotional significance.
Collocations
créer un lien affectifto create an emotional bondrenforcer un lien affectifto strengthen an emotional bondrompre un lien affectifto break an emotional bond
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
In psychology, 'lien affectif' often refers to the quality of attachment (e.g., secure vs. insecure). In everyday language, it can simply mean a close relationship.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate 'lien affectif' as 'affective link'—'emotional bond' is the natural English equivalent.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'lien' (from Latin 'linquere', meaning 'to bind') and 'affectif' (from Latin 'affectus', meaning 'emotion' or 'feeling'). The concept reflects the idea of a bond tied by emotion.
Usage Notes
Common in both formal and informal contexts. In psychology, it may refer to attachment theory (e.g., 'lien affectif sécurisant'). Avoid confusing with 'lien social' (social bond) or 'lien professionnel' (professional relationship).
Word Breakdown
lien
bond, connection
nounaffectif
emotional, affective
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