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lier

to tie, to bind

verb LYAY Less Common
Grammar & Structure

Also means

to link, to connect

Usage Note

Lier is used literally (lier un paquet, 'to tie up a parcel') and figuratively (être lié par un contrat, 'to be bound by a contract'). The reflexive se lier d'amitié avec means 'to form a friendship with'. The adjective lié ('connected') and noun lien ('link, bond') are closely related and very common.

Examples

"Ces deux événements sont liés."

Natural Translation

These two events are connected.

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