This is the 10482nd most frequent French word.
ligament
A ligament is a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones or supports organs.
Here, the word 'ligament' is used in its anatomical sense, referring to a tough fibrous tissue that joins bones.
Le ligament relie les os au niveau du genou.
The ligament connects bones at the knee joint.
In this sentence, 'ligament' refers to the anatomical structure and the possibility of injury to it.
Tu as peut-être déchiré un ligament en courant.
You might have torn a ligament while running.
The word 'ligaments' is used to describe their fundamental role in human mobility and muscular-skeletal function.