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    Reproche (en. Reproach)

    [ʁə.pʁɔʃ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Blame addressed to someone for an act they committed.
    He reproached her for her behavior.
    Il lui a fait un reproche pour son comportement.
    Disapproving remark.
    She expressed a reproach regarding his attitude.
    Elle a exprimé un reproche à l'égard de son attitude.
    Feeling of disappointment due to someone's fault.
    He felt a reproach towards himself for not having acted.
    Il éprouvait un reproche envers lui-même pour ne pas avoir agi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reprochare', which means 'to reproach'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reproach someone
    to address a criticism or blame to a person.
    faire un reproche à quelqu'un
    to have no reproaches to make
    to be satisfied with someone's conduct.
    ne pas avoir de reproches à faire
    to have reproaches to make
    to have criticisms or complaints towards someone.
    avoir des reproches à faire

    Related Words

    to reproach
    To accuse someone of something.
    reprocher
    reprimand
    Reproach made with some authority.
    remontrance
    blame
    Censure or criticism of an act or behavior.
    blâme

    Slang Meanings

    To reproach someone for being late.
    He reproached her for always being late.
    Il lui a fait le reproche d'être toujours en retard.
    To express frustration about a situation.
    She often reproaches her neighbor for making too much noise.
    Elle reproche souvent à son voisin de faire trop de bruit.