die Liaison
Translation
liaison, affair, connection, relationship
Examples
Er war die Liaison zwischen den beiden Abteilungen.
He was the liaison between the two departments.
Sie hatte eine heimliche Liaison mit ihrem Chef.
She had a secret liaison with her boss.
Grammar Patterns
((to have)) ((a liaison)) ((with sb.)) to have an affair with sb. She had a secret liaison with her boss.
((to be)) ((the liaison)) ((between sth.)) to be the liaison between sth. He was the liaison between the two departments.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbindung, Beziehung, Affäre; Antonyms: Trennung
Etymology
From French 'liaison' (a binding), which comes from the Latin 'ligātiō' (a binding).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'liaison officer' who connects two groups, or the romantic meaning of a secret connection.