Rapprochant (en. Bringing closer)

[ʁa.pʁo.ʃɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That tends to bring things or people closer together.
The ideas presented in this book are very connecting.
Les idées présentées dans ce livre sont très rapprochantes.
That evokes a similarity or a connection.
These two films are similar in terms of the themes addressed.
Ces deux films sont rapprochants au niveau des thèmes abordés.
That promotes union or reconciliation.
The initiatives aimed at bringing the two countries closer together have been praised.
Les initiatives rapprochantes entre les deux pays ont été saluées.

Etymology

From the verb 'rapprocher' with the suffix '-ant' indicating a continuous action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bringing together ideas
by fostering the exchange of similar ideas.
rapprochant des idées
bringing together viewpoints
finding common ground between different opinions.
rapprocher les points de vue
bringing together cultures
promoting exchange and understanding between different cultures.
rapprochant les cultures

Related Words

rapprochement
Process of making things or people closer.
rapprochement
to bring closer
Action of putting in proximity or making similar.
rapprocher

Slang Meanings

Establish a quick connection.
With this app, you can really connect in the blink of an eye.
Avec cette appli, on peut vraiment faire du rapprochant en un clin d'œil.
Create affinities.
They hit it off well; it was a direct connection.
Ils se sont bien trouvés, c'était du rapprochant direct.