Rapport
/ræˈpɔːr/noun
A close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other well.
Did you know?Rapport entered English through French from Latin *reportare*, meaning “to carry back,” so the feeling of mutual understanding is rooted in the idea of messages being brought back and shared.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reportare
“to carry back, bring back, report”
Old French
Old French
rapport
“a report, relation, bringing back”
14th Century
English
rapport
“a relation or connection; agreement”
18th Century
English
rapport
“mutual understanding or harmony between people”
Modern English
English
rapport
“a close, harmonious relationship”