noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

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

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."

How to use rapport

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA comfortable, trusting connection between people.

Common pairings

build rapport establish rapport have great rapport with

Word forms

rapports plural

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Etymology

From French rapport, "a bringing back" or "relation" — related to the word "report."

Origin: French

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.

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