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reprocher

to blame, to reproach

verb ruh-pro-SHEH Less Common

Usage Note

reprocher is constructed as reprocher quelque chose à quelqu'un — 'to hold something against someone'. The reflexive se reprocher means to blame oneself: je me reproche de ne pas avoir appelé. The related noun reproche means a reproach or criticism.

Examples

"Elle lui reproche son silence."

Natural Translation

She reproaches him for his silence.

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