rapport
ra-PAWR
Rapport (noun) means a relationship built on mutual trust and understanding, where people connect easily and communicate well. Example: “The new manager quickly built rapport with her team.”
noun
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A relationship built on mutual trust and understanding, where people connect easily and communicate well.
"The new manager quickly built rapport with her team."
"Good interviewers establish rapport before asking hard questions."
"He always tried to maintain a rapport with his customers."
How to use rapport
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA comfortable, trusting connection between people.
Common pairings
build rapport
establish rapport
have great rapport with
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Word forms
- Plural
- rapports
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Etymology
From French rapport, "a bringing back" or "relation" — related to the word "report."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rapport” mean?
The word “rapport” means a relationship built on mutual trust and understanding, where people connect easily and communicate well. In plain terms, a comfortable, trusting connection between people.
How do you pronounce “rapport”?
“Rapport” is pronounced ra-PAWR (/ɹæˈpɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rapport” in a sentence?
Here is “rapport” used in a sentence: “The new manager quickly built rapport with her team.”
What part of speech is “rapport”?
“Rapport” is a noun.
Where does the word “rapport” come from?
The word “rapport” comes from French. From French rapport, "a bringing back" or "relation" — related to the word "report.".
Is “rapport” a common word?
“Rapport” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
