Rapprocher (en. To bring closer)

/ʁapʁoʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To bring something or someone closer to something.

The professor decided to bring the seats closer together to facilitate exchanges.

Le professeur a décidé de rapprocher les sièges pour faciliter les échanges.

To compare ideas or notions to highlight similarities.

It is important to bring together the different theories to better understand the subject.

Il est important de rapprocher les différentes théories pour mieux comprendre le sujet.

To make a relationship closer or more intimate.

This experience helped to bring the team members closer together.

Cette expérience a servi à rapprocher les membres de l'équipe.

To move towards something closer.

He tried to bring his application closer to the users' needs.

Il a essayé de rapprocher son application des besoins des utilisateurs.

From Old French 'rapprochier', formed from 're-' and 'proche'.

bring the viewpoints closer

Attempting to find a consensus among different opinions.

rapprocher les points de vue

bring people closer

Facilitating interactions and understanding among people.

rapprocher les gens

bring theory closer to practice

Linking theoretical concepts to practical applications.

rapprocher la théorie de la pratique

Which is near in space or time.

proche

proximity

State of being near in distance or in relationship.

proximité

rapprochement

Action of bringing closer or the result of this action.

rapprochement

To get closer to someone or something more quickly.

Now that we're going on vacation, we're really going to get closer.

Maintenant qu'on part en vacances, on va vraiment se rapprocher.

To create closer ties in a relationship.

They are getting closer every day.

Ils se rapprochent de plus en plus chaque jour.