reproche
reproach / blame
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʁə.pʁɔʃ/
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Cultural Note
'Faire des reproches' is a common conflict pattern in French relationships. The French tend to address grievances directly rather than letting them fester. The expression 'sans reproche' (beyond reproach) dates back to the chivalric knight Bayard.
📝 Example Sentences
Il m'a fait des reproches injustes.
He made unfair reproaches to me.
Sans reproche, tu aurais pu me prévenir.
No reproach intended, but you could have warned me.