French word

reproche

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəpʁɔʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounreproach

Example

Je n'ai pas de reproche à te faire.

I have nothing to reproach you for.

Illustration for reproche (reproach)

More examples

Il a reçu un reproche du professeur.

He received a reproach from the teacher.

Core concept

A pointed complaint aimed at someone, carrying a judgment that an action fell short.

Common phrases

  • faire un reproche

    voice a reproach

  • recevoir un reproche

    receive a reproach

Similar words

plainte: A spoken or written expression of dissatisfaction or difficulty.
critique: An assessment that points out faults in an action or idea.
blâme: An expression that blames someone and holds them responsible for a fault.

Definition in French

Parole ou geste exprimant le blâme envers quelqu'un pour un acte jugé fautif ou décevant.

Word origin

Reproche is an inherited French noun from Old French reproche, related to the verb reprocher.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is avoir un reproche à faire à quelqu'un, with à marking the person addressed.

Other meanings

  • criticismnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • reprocherreproachverb
  • reprochableblameworthyadjective

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