liée

Liée is the feminine singular past participle of the French verb lier, meaning to bind, tie, or connect. As an adjective, liée describes something that is bound or connected, and it can express a physical binding as well as a figurative relation, such as being linked to a subject or person.

In usage, liée often appears in phrases such as Elle est liée par des chaînes (she is tied up) or Cette histoire est liée à un événement (this story is connected to an event). The word has corresponding masculine and plural forms: lié (masculine singular), liés (masculine plural), and liées (feminine plural).

Grammatical notes: When used as a past participle with être in compound tenses, the form agrees with the subject (Elle est liée). When used with avoir, agreement depends on whether the direct object precedes the verb; for example, Les chaînes qu’elle a liées shows agreement with the preceding object chaînes (feminine plural).

Etymology and related terms: liée derives from the Old French lier, from Latin ligare, meaning to bind or tie. Related terms include lien (a link or bond), liaison (a connection or intimate relationship), and the verb lier itself.

See also: lien, liaison, lier.