bond

• Nom désignant un lien ou une force qui unit des personnes, des choses ou des matériaux entre eux ; également un instrument financier représentant un emprunt contracté par un émetteur auprès d'un investisseur.

A noun referring to a connection, link, or binding force between people, things, or materials; also a financial instrument representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

1. Connection or relationshipB1formal

   A strong connection or emotional tie between people or groups.

   Lien

   • The bond between mother and child is very strong.
   • They formed a close bond during their years of working together.
   • Shared experiences often create lasting bonds.

   Synonymesaffinityallianceassociationattachmentconnectionkinshiplinktieunion

   Antonymesbreakdisconnectiondivisionestrangementriftseparation

2. Legal agreementB2formallegal

   A formal written agreement, often involving money, that is legally binding.

   Obligation (titre de créance)

   • The company issued bonds to raise capital.
   • He signed a bond to guarantee the loan.
   • The court set a bond of $10,000 for his release.

   Synonymesagreementcompactcontractcovenantpact

3. Chemical bondB2formalscientific

   The force that holds atoms together in a molecule.

   liaison chimique

   • A covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons.
   • The hydrogen bond is crucial for the structure of water.
   • Ionic bonds form between metals and non-metals.

   Synonymeschemical bondlinkage

• Verbe désignant l'action de créer un lien, une attache ou une relation avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou de lier solidement des éléments entre eux.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming a connection, attachment, or relationship with someone or something, or to stick together securely.

1. Form a connectionB1formal

   To develop a close emotional or personal relationship with someone.

   créer un lien

   • The mother and child bonded immediately after birth.
   • They bonded over their shared love of music.
   • Team-building activities help colleagues bond with each other.

   Synonymesallyattachbefriendbindconnectlinkrelateunite

   Antonymesalienatedistancedivideestrangeseparate

2. Stick togetherB1formal

   To join or be joined securely to something else, often using an adhesive.

   lier

   • The glue bonds the two pieces of wood together.
   • Heat and pressure cause the materials to bond.
   • This adhesive bonds strongly to metal surfaces.

   Synonymesadhereattachbindcohereconnectfastenfusegluejoinstick

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectseparatesplit

3. Financial guaranteeB2formalbusiness

   To provide a guarantee or security for a loan or contract.

   fournir une garantie financière

   • The company bonded its employees to ensure financial security.
   • They bonded the loan with their property as collateral.
   • The contractor was bonded to guarantee completion of the project.

   Synonymesguaranteemortgagepledgesecure