blood brotherhood

• Lien de loyauté et d'amitié formé entre deux personnes, traditionnellement symbolisé par le mélange de leur sang, souvent utilisé dans un contexte historique ou cérémoniel.

A bond of loyalty and friendship formed between two people, traditionally symbolized by mixing their blood together, often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.

1. Ritual bondB2formal

   A close bond formed between two people through a ritual where they mix their blood, symbolizing loyalty and lifelong friendship.

   fraternité de sang

   • The two warriors swore a blood brotherhood before the battle.
   • In some cultures, blood brotherhood is a sacred tradition.
   • They sealed their blood brotherhood by cutting their palms and shaking hands.

2. Deep friendshipB2informal

   A very strong, unbreakable friendship or alliance, often implying mutual sacrifice and trust.

   fraternité de sang

   • Their bond was more than friendship; it was a blood brotherhood.
   • They considered their relationship a blood brotherhood, even without the ritual.
   • The team's unity felt like a blood brotherhood.