nouer

/nu.e/
1.
verbInf1st

to tie

to knot

to fasten (by making a knot)

Je dois nouer mes lacets avant de partir.

I need to tie my shoelaces before leaving.

2.
verbInf1st

to establish

to forge

to form (a relationship, contact, or alliance)

C'est important de nouer des liens avec ses collègues.

It's important to build relationships with your colleagues.