French Conversation · Level 180
15 words
French word
complicité
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃plisite/
Meaning
- feminine nouncloseness
Example
Il existe une grande complicité entre elle et sa sœur.
There is a great deal of closeness between her and her sister.
More examples
Il y a une vraie complicité entre amis.
There is real rapport between friends.
Core concept
A quiet shared signal links two people in mutual support, whether warmly or in secret.
Common phrases
grande complicité
deep rapport
complicité entre amis
rapport between friends
Similar words
intimité: Deep personal familiarity involving openness about inner thoughts and daily life.
confiance: The sense of being able to trust and rely on another person.
proximité: Closeness in physical location or emotional connection.
entente: Good understanding that enables people to work together smoothly.
Definition in French
Relation de complicité désignant une solidarité discrète et une compréhension mutuelle entre personnes.
Word origin
French complicité continues Latin complicitas, formed from complicare, 'to fold together', whose idea of being joined suits both close rapport and shared wrongdoing.
Usage tips
- In ordinary relationships, une complicité usually means special rapport rather than criminal involvement; legal contexts make the latter sense clear.