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The French connection? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

liaison

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This might be a double definition.

'the french' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'connection?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for liaison that I've seen before include "Usually secretive or illicit relationship" , "Secretive affair" , "Mil. coordination; illicit affair" , "Illicit romance" , "Mutual communication and co-operation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Telegraph.
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