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    Réconcilier (en. Reconcile)

    /ʁe.kɔ̃.si.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Bring into agreement people who were in disagreement.
    He managed to reconcile his friends after their argument.
    Il a réussi à réconcilier ses amis après leur dispute.
    Remove differences or antagonisms.
    She tried to reconcile her views with those of her colleagues.
    Elle a tenté de réconcilier ses opinions avec celles de ses collègues.
    Restore a friendly relationship.
    They decided to reconcile their relationship after several weeks of silence.
    Ils ont décidé de réconcilier leur relation après plusieurs semaines de silence.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reconciliāre', composed of 're-' and 'conciliāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reconcile one's accounts
    Update or regularize accounts.
    réconcilier ses comptes
    reconcile two parties
    Ensure that two conflicting parties come to an understanding.
    réconcilier deux parties
    reconcile with oneself
    Find inner peace after a personal conflict.
    se réconcilier avec soi-même

    Related Words

    bring closer
    To bring nearer, to make closer.
    rapprocher
    reconciliation
    Action of reconciling, finding a compromise.
    conciliation

    Slang Meanings

    To pour oil on the fire.
    He told a joke to reconcile everyone.
    Il a raconté une blague pour réconcilier tout le monde.
    To ease tensions.
    After this meeting, he managed to reconcile both sides.
    Après cette réunion, il a réussi à réconcilier les deux camps.