French word

relationnel

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəlasjonɛl/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninterpersonal relations

Example

Le relationnel au travail peut être source de stress.

Interpersonal relations at work can be a source of stress.

Illustration for relationnel (interpersonal relations)

More examples

J'ai un bon relationnel avec mes voisins.

I have a good relationship with my neighbors.

Core concept

The invisible network of mutual understanding and contact that affects how a group functions.

Common phrases

  • avoir un bon relationnel

    have good people skills

  • améliorer son relationnel

    improve one's people skills

  • le relationnel avec les collègues

    relationship with colleagues

Similar words

relation: A connection or association between people.
rapport: Trust and familiarity built through conversation and shared actions.
contact: Direct communication by meeting, phone, or messages.
réseau: A network of people connected through work or shared interests.

Definition in French

Désigne la sphère des rapports humains, en particulier la manière dont les personnes se comprennent et interagissent.

Word origin

The noun relationnel derives from the adjective relationnel, itself formed from relation with the suffix -nel.

Usage tips

  • Relationnel is abstract, so French often adds a setting, as in le relationnel au travail, to clarify the type of interaction involved.

Other meanings

  • interpersonaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • relationnelinterpersonaladjective
  • relationnellementinterpersonallyadverb

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