French word

conciliation

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃siljasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreconciliation

Example

On a trouvé une conciliation entre les deux.

A reconciliation was achieved between the two sides.

Illustration for conciliation (reconciliation)

More examples

Les deux parties sont parvenues à la conciliation grâce au médiateur.

The two parties reached a settlement thanks to the mediator.

Core concept

A dispute moved from confrontation to a shared settlement through structured dialogue.

Common phrases

  • trouver une conciliation

    find a settlement

  • parvenir à la conciliation

    reach a settlement

Similar words

accord: Mutual consent that brings conditions or opinions into alignment.
entente: An understanding based on cooperation that helps prevent disputes.
médiation: Neutral assistance that facilitates talks between disputing parties and leads to agreement.

Definition in French

Processus par lequel des parties en conflit parviennent à un accord, souvent grâce à l'intervention d'un tiers impartial.

Word origin

French conciliation continues a Latin formation based on conciliare, 'to bring together', and denotes the process of reaching agreement.

Usage tips

  • In formal French, conciliation often names an official or legal process, while accord is broader and more ordinary.

Other meanings

  • mediationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • concilierreconcileverb
  • conciliateurmediatornoun

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