English

Noun

rapprochement ‎(plural rapprochements)

1. The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.

   It was the Nixon administration that saw the rapprochement between the United States and China.

Translations

French

Etymology

rapprocher ‎(“to near, to approach”) +‎ -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁa.pʁɔʃ.mɑ̃/

Noun

rapprochement m ‎(plural rapprochements)

1. act or process of getting closer, nearer together
2. link (between two things)