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réconcilier

to reconcile

verb reh-kon-see-LYEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Réconcilier means to restore harmony between people or things; the reflexive se réconcilier avec means to make up with someone. It can also be used figuratively, e.g. se réconcilier avec une idée (to come to terms with an idea). The noun is réconciliation.

Examples

"Ils se sont réconciliés après la dispute."

Natural Translation

They reconciled after the argument.

Literal Translation

They reconciled themselves after the dispute.

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