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    Reprocher (en. To reproach)

    /ʁə.pʁo.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express a reproach towards someone.
    She reproaches him for his lack of punctuality.
    Elle lui reproche son manque de ponctualité.
    To blame or criticize for an act or attitude.
    He reproaches his colleague for always being late.
    Il reproche à son collègue d'être toujours en retard.
    To highlight a flaw or a mistake.
    They often reproach him for not listening.
    Ils lui reprochent souvent de ne pas écouter.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reprochare', meaning 'to reproach'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reproach someone for something
    To criticize or reproach someone for a specific act.
    reprocher à quelqu'un quelque chose
    not to reproach someone for...
    Not to criticize someone for not having done something.
    ne pas reprocher à quelqu'un de...
    to reproach oneself for something
    To have remorse or regrets about a personal action.
    se reprocher quelque chose

    Related Words

    reproach
    An act of blame or criticism.
    reproche
    reprimand
    A warning or formal critique.
    réprimande
    condemnation
    A judgment or statement of strong disagreement.
    condamnation

    Slang Meanings

    To reproach in informal terms.
    Don't worry, I’m not going to reproach you.
    Ne t'inquiète pas, je ne vais pas te faire de reproche.