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lien sentimental
/ljɛ̃ sɑ̃timɑ̃tal/
emotional bond
Ils partagent un lien sentimental fort.
They share a strong emotional bond.
informal
An emotional connection or attachment between people, often romantic but not exclusively so.
Leur lien sentimental a résisté à l'éloignement.
Their emotional bond endured the distance.
The term is commonly used to describe deep emotional connections, whether romantic, familial, or platonic.
Collocations
renforcer un lien sentimentalto strengthen an emotional bondrompre un lien sentimentalto break an emotional bond
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Context Matters
While 'lien sentimental' can describe romantic bonds, it is not limited to them. Pay attention to context to determine the exact nature of the relationship being described.
Word Origin
From 'lien' (bond) and 'sentimental' (emotional), reflecting the idea of an emotional connection.
Usage Notes
While often used in romantic contexts, 'lien sentimental' can also describe deep non-romantic connections, such as between close friends or family members.
Word Breakdown
lien
bond
rootsentimental
emotional
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