Rapproche (en. Brings closer)
/ʁapʁoʃ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Bring something or someone closer.
He brings the chairs closer together to discuss better.
Il rapproche les chaises pour mieux discuter.
Ensure that people or ideas are closer to each other.
This meeting brings our two companies closer.
Cette rencontre rapproche nos deux entreprises.
Make something more accessible.
This initiative brings youth culture closer.
Cette initiative rapproche la culture des jeunes.
Etymology
From Latin 'approximare', meaning to approach.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get closer
Come closer.
rapproche toi
bring together the ideas
Unify or help different concepts understand each other.
rapproche les idées
get closer to people
Build connections or create relationships.
se rapprocher des gens
Related Words
rapprochement
Action of making closer.
rapprochement
approach
Way of getting closer to or considering something.
approche
Slang Meanings
To stick together
When he dances, he gets too close; it's awkward.
Quand il danse, il se rapproche trop, c'est gênant.
To bond
In this project, we need to get closer to succeed.
Dans ce projet, il faut se rapprocher pour réussir.