liaison

• Nom désignant un canal de communication ou de coopération entre groupes, ou une relation amoureuse ou sexuelle clandestine.

A noun referring to a channel for communication or cooperation between groups, or a secretive romantic or sexual relationship.

1. Secret romantic relationshipB2formal

   A relationship, often kept hidden, between two people who are not married to each other.

   Relation amoureuse secrète

   • The scandal involved a secret liaison between the politician and his assistant.
   • Their liaison was discovered by a private investigator.
   • The novel tells the story of a passionate but forbidden liaison.

   Synonymesaffairamourdallianceflingintrigueromancetryst

2. Communication linkB2formal

   A person or channel that facilitates communication and cooperation between different groups or organizations.

   Lien de communication

   • She works as a liaison between the marketing and sales departments.
   • The government appointed a liaison to coordinate with the aid agencies.
   • Effective liaison is crucial for the success of joint projects.

   Synonymesbridgechannelconnectioncontactgo-betweenintermediarylinkmediator