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    Rapprochait (en. Brought closer)

    /ʁapʁoʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Bring people or things into contact or closer together.
    The bill brought citizens closer to decision-makers.
    Le projet de loi rapprochait les citoyens des décideurs.
    Ensure that something is nearer in space or in time.
    The arrival of spring brought the date of the festival closer.
    L'arrivée du printemps rapprochait la date de la fête.
    Establish similarities or relationships between ideas.
    The discussions brought our viewpoints on the subject closer together.
    Les discussions ont rapproché nos points de vue sur le sujet.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'rapprocher', with the prefix 're-' indicating a repetition or return.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bring cultures closer
    Promote dialogue and understanding between different cultures.
    rapprocher les cultures
    get closer to someone
    Establish a closer bond with a person.
    se rapprocher de quelqu'un
    bring ideas closer
    Compare and find common points between different ideas.
    rapprocher les idées

    Related Words

    rapprochement
    The action of bringing things or people closer.
    rapprochement
    rapprocher
    To make two elements closer together.
    rapprocher
    close
    Who is near something or someone.
    proche

    Slang Meanings

    To become friends quickly.
    We got closer very quickly during our trip.
    On s'est rapprochés très vite lors de notre voyage.
    To establish a romantic relationship.
    They were getting closer in a suggestive manner during the evening.
    Ils se rapprochaient de manière suggestive durant la soirée.