French Conversation · Level 182
15 words
French word
réconcilier
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁekɔ̃silje/
Meaning
- verbget ___ to make up
Example
J'essaie de réconcilier mes amis.
I'm trying to get my friends to make up.
More examples
Le médiateur a réussi à réconcilier les voisins.
The mediator succeeded in reconciling the neighbors.
Core concept
A bridge is rebuilt between people separated by conflict, restoring a peaceful relationship.
Common phrases
réconcilier deux personnes
reconcile two people
réconcilier la famille
reconcile the family
réconcilier les collègues
reconcile colleagues
Similar words
se réconcilier: Make up after a disagreement through mutual apologies or discussion.
pardonner: Forgive someone's wrongdoing and stop holding it against them.
parler: Talk to express feelings or thoughts clearly.
faire la paix: Stop fighting and restore friendly relations.
Definition in French
Rétablir l'harmonie entre deux personnes en faisant cesser une dispute ou un malentendu.
Word origin
The French verb reflects Latin reconciliare, whose meaning centers on bringing people together again.
Usage tips
- Se réconcilier means 'to make up', while réconcilier quelqu'un means to reconcile that person with someone else.