rapprocher

bring closer, draw together

verb rah-pro-SHEH Less Common

Origin: From proche (close), Latin prope (near)

Usage Note

Rapprocher is the causative of approcher — it means to move something or someone closer to something else. The reflexive se rapprocher de is very common and means 'to get closer to' in both physical and relational senses — ils se sont rapprochés après la crise (they grew closer after the crisis). The noun rapprochement means a reconciliation or drawing together of parties.

Examples

"Rapprochez vos chaises, on ne vous entend pas."

Natural Translation

Move your chairs closer, we can't hear you.

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