Rapprochement (en. Rapprochement)

/ʁapʁɔʃmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of bringing together viewpoints, people, or ideas.

The rapprochement between the two countries was welcomed by the international community.

Le rapprochement entre les deux pays a été salué par la communauté internationale.

Agreement or treaty between two parties.

Economic rapprochement led to new investments.

Le rapprochement économique a conduit à de nouveaux investissements.

Phase of gathering two groups.

verb

From the French 'rapprocher', composed of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'approcher'.

rapprochement of cultures

Process by which two cultures meet and mutually influence each other.

rapprochement des cultures

diplomatic rapprochement

Initiatives or actions aimed at improving relations between two states.

rapprochement diplomatique

family rapprochement

Efforts to restore relationships within a family.

rapprochement familial

rapprocher

Verb meaning to bring closer, unite.

rapprocher

approach

Way of getting closer to a situation or person.

approche

proximity

State of being close, both physically and relationally.

proximité

Friendly rapprochement in a social circle.

We had some rapprochement in our group after this trip.

On a du rapprochement dans notre groupe après ce voyage.

Informal affiliation between groups.

There is a rapprochement between the two sports clubs.

Il y a un rapprochement entre les deux clubs de sport.