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    Reproches (en. Reproaches)

    /ʁə.pʁɔʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    To better formulate criticisms towards a person.
    He reproached her for her behavior.
    Il lui a fait des reproches pour son comportement.
    Accusation of a fault or a defect.
    The reproaches he received deeply affected him.
    Les reproches qu'il a reçus l'ont beaucoup affecté.
    Negative remark about an attitude or act.
    She always has reproaches to make about her way of working.
    Elle a toujours des reproches à faire sur sa façon de travailler.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reprochare', meaning 'to reprimand, to blame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reproach someone
    To address criticisms or blame to a person.
    faire des reproches à quelqu'un
    to be subject to reproaches
    To be often criticized or blamed.
    être sujet aux reproches
    to deliver reproaches
    To express criticisms.
    délivrer des reproches
    underlying reproaches
    Implicit or implied criticisms.
    reproches sous-jacents

    Related Words

    blame
    Formal or public reproach made to someone.
    blâme
    criticism
    Analysis or judgment about someone or something.
    critique
    reprimand
    Discipline or reprimand expressed verbally.
    remontrance

    Slang Meanings

    To have grievances
    She always has grievances against her colleague.
    Elle a toujours des griefs contre son collègue.
    To slap on the wrist
    He doesn't like it when he's slapped on the wrist for his mistakes.
    Il n'aime pas quand on lui tape sur les doigts pour ses erreurs.