French Expression · Intermediate
Faire le lien
To make the connection / To connect the dots
Pronunciation: fer luh LYAN
Meaning
To understand the relationship between different ideas, facts, or events.
Example
J'ai enfin fait le lien entre les deux incidents.
I finally made the connection between the two incidents.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire le lien out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.