French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
rapport
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁapɔʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounrelationship
Example
Il a un bon rapport avec ses collègues.
He has a good relationship with his colleagues.
More examples
Elle a un bon rapport avec sa voisine.
She has a good relationship with her neighbor.
Core concept
A shared line of connection that can link people, compare quantities, or carry information back in writing.
Common phrases
avoir un bon rapport avec
have a good relationship with ___
entretenir de bons rapports avec
maintain good relations with ___
Similar words
relation: A connection or relationship between people or organizations.
proximité: A state of emotional or physical closeness.
confiance: A feeling that someone is dependable and trustworthy.
Definition in French
Relation ou entente entre personnes ; au sens large, lien entre faits ou idées ; terme qui peut aussi signifier un rapport écrit ou une proportion.
Word origin
The noun derives from rapporter, 'to bring back', from Latin reportare; French extended this idea to an account, a relationship, and a proportion.
Usage tips
- For a ratio, French commonly uses le rapport de A à B or le rapport entre A et B, and reversing A and B changes the meaning.
Other meanings
- reportnoun
- rationoun
Related words
- rapporterreportverb
- rapporteurreporternoun
- rapportéreportedadjective