English–French
“closeness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃plisite/
Example
Il existe une grande complicité entre elle et sa sœur.
There is a great deal of closeness between her and her sister.
How to say “closeness” in French
“Closeness” in French is complicité.
A quiet shared signal links two people in mutual support, whether warmly or in secret.
Example sentences with complicité
Il y a une vraie complicité entre amis.
There is real rapport between friends.
Tips for using complicité
- In ordinary relationships, une complicité usually means special rapport rather than criminal involvement; legal contexts make the latter sense clear.