bonding

• Qualifie ce qui crée ou renforce un lien émotionnel étroit ou une relation avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose, notamment dans le contexte de l'attachement entre personnes.

Describes the process of forming a close emotional connection or relationship with someone or something.

1. Forming emotional connectionsB2informal

   Describing the process of developing close emotional ties or relationships.

   Création de liens affectifs

   • They had a bonding experience during their hiking trip.
   • The team-building exercises were very bonding for the group.
   • She described their conversation as a bonding moment.

   Synonymesbinding

• Nom désignant le processus de création d'un lien émotionnel étroit entre des personnes, ou le processus de liaison de matériaux par colle ou liaison chimique.

A noun referring to the process of forming a close emotional connection or relationship between people, or the process of joining materials together using an adhesive or chemical bond.

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1. Emotional connectionB2formal

   The process of forming a close emotional relationship between people.

   Création de liens affectifs

   • Mother-child bonding is crucial in early development.
   • Team bonding activities help improve workplace relationships.
   • They spent the weekend camping to strengthen their family bonding.

   Synonymesaffinityattachmentclosenessconnectionrapporttie

2. Chemical bondingC1formalscientific

   The process by which atoms or molecules form chemical bonds.

   liaison chimique

   • Hydrogen bonding is responsible for the unique properties of water.
   • The bonding between carbon atoms creates strong molecular structures.
   • Ionic bonding occurs when electrons are transferred between atoms.

   Synonymesbindinglinkageunion

• 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