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dalliance

/ˈdæl.i.əns/

Translations

dalliancenoun

dalliances

/ˈdæl.i.əns/

liaisonAu sens de relation amoureuse ou sexuelle passagère.

Their dalliance was brief but intense, leaving both with fond memories.

Leur liaison fut brève mais intense, laissant à tous deux de tendres souvenirs.

flirtAu sens de flirt ou de badinage amoureux.

The summer was filled with dalliances that never turned into anything serious.

L'été était rempli de flirts qui ne se sont jamais transformés en quelque chose de sérieux.

Additional translations

passadeAu sens d'aventure brève et sans lendemain, y compris pour une activité ou un intérêt passager.

flânerieAu sens de perte de temps ou de retard frivole, avec idée de traîner sans but.

Synonyms

dalliancenoun

A casual romantic or sexual relationship.

Their dalliance was brief but intense, leaving both with fond memories.

A period of playful flirtation or amorous toying.

The summer was filled with dalliances that never turned into anything serious.

A brief or casual involvement with something.

His dalliance with painting lasted only a few months before he moved on to another hobby.

Foolish or frivolous wasting of time; delay or idle lingering.

There shall be no further dalliance; we must proceed at once.