cohesion

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'état de ce qui est lié ensemble, ou la force qui maintient les molécules ou les groupes unis.

A noun referring to the act or state of sticking together, or the force that holds molecules or groups together.

indénombrable

1. Unity or togethernessB2formal

   The act or state of sticking together; the quality of forming a united whole.

   Cohésion (unité, fait de tenir ensemble)

   • Team cohesion is essential for winning the championship.
   • Social cohesion helps communities thrive during difficult times.
   • The group lacked cohesion, which led to frequent arguments.

   Synonymesbondingcoherencecohesivenessconnectionconsistencysolidaritytogethernessunionunity

   Antonymesdiscorddisunitydivisionfragmentationseparation

2. Linguistic connectionC1formal

   The grammatical and lexical linking within a text or sentence that holds it together and gives it meaning.

   Cohésion textuelle

   • The essay lacked cohesion because the paragraphs were not connected.
   • Cohesion in writing is achieved through the use of transition words.
   • The teacher emphasized the importance of cohesion in academic papers.

   Synonymescoherenceconnectednesscontinuitylinkageunity

   Antonymesdisconnectiondisjointednessincoherence