Rapport (en. Report)

/ʁapɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Link or relationship between people or things.

The relationship between students and teachers is important.

Le rapport entre les étudiants et les enseignants est important.

Document that presents information or analyses.

I submitted the research report to my professor.

J'ai remis le rapport de recherche à mon professeur.

Assessment of a situation or an event.

The activity report shows an increase in sales.

Le rapport d'activité montre une augmentation des ventes.

From the Latin 'rapportare', which means 'to bring back' or 'to report'.

to have a good relationship

To be on good terms with someone.

avoir un bon rapport

to make a report

To present a document containing information or analyses.

faire un rapport

to establish a relationship

To create a relationship or a link.

établir un rapport

balance of power

A situation where one party has more power than the other.

rapport de force

relationship

Link between individuals or groups.

relation

connection

State of being connected or in relation.

connexion

contact

Interaction between two or more entities.

contact

Informal personal relationship.

They have a cool relationship, always joking together.

Ils ont un rapport cool, toujours à rigoler ensemble.

Professional connections.

This guy has good connections in the industry.

Ce gars a de bons rapports dans l'industrie.