Réciproquement (en. Reciprocally)

/ʁe.si.pʁo.kə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates a mutual or reciprocal relationship between two elements.

The rights and obligations of both parties apply reciprocally.

Les droits et les obligations des deux parties s'appliquent réciproquement.

Refers to when an action has a similar effect on both parties.

They love each other reciprocally, which strengthens their relationship.

Ils s'aiment réciproquement, ce qui renforce leur relation.

Used to express that one acts in return for an action received.

She returned his book, and he did so reciprocally.

Elle lui a rendu son livre, et il l'a fait réciproquement.

Derived from the Latin 'reciprocus', meaning 'turning back' or 'mutual'.

it is mutually beneficial

This is advantageous for both parties.

c'est réciproquement bénéfique

we understand each other reciprocally

We have a mutual understanding.

nous nous comprenons réciproquement

reciprocal

Which involves a mutual relationship.

réciproque

mutual

Refers to what is shared among multiple people.

mutuel

Used in informal discussions to refer to a shared act.

We both worked on the project reciprocally.

On a tous les deux bossé sur le projet réciproquement.