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relation

French → English

noun//ʁə.la.sjɔ̃//

(social) Relationship: the interaction, bond, or connection between people; liaison

Il est essentiel de maintenir de bonnes relations de voisinage dans cet immeuble.

(English) It is essential to maintain good neighborly relations in this building.

La relation entre la mère et son enfant est basée sur une confiance totale.

(English) The relationship between the mother and her child is based on total trust.

noun//ʁə.la.sjɔ̃//

(narrative) Account: a report, story, or narration of events witnessed; récit

Le voyageur a publié une relation détaillée de son exploration en Amazonie.

(English) The traveler published a detailed account of his exploration in the Amazon.

La relation du siège de la ville par l'historien manque d'objectivité.

(English) The historian's account of the city's siege lacks objectivity.

noun//ʁə.la.sjɔ̃//

(logic) Correlation: the link between two things considered together; rapport

Les scientifiques étudient la relation de cause à effet entre le tabac et le cancer.

(English) Scientists are studying the cause-and-effect relationship between tobacco and cancer.

Il y a une relation directe entre le prix du pétrole et le coût du transport.

(English) There is a direct correlation between the price of oil and the cost of transport.

Entry ID: fr:en:relation · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary