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rapprochement

rapprochement

noun rah-prosh-MAHN Rare

Also means

drawing closer

Usage Note

Rapprochement denotes a diplomatic or personal reconciliation after a period of hostility; the word was borrowed into English almost unchanged. The underlying verb is rapprocher ('to bring closer'). It is common in political journalism: un rapprochement franco-allemand.

Examples

"Le rapprochement entre les deux pays est en cours."

Natural Translation

The rapprochement between the two countries is underway.

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