No. 4,832 in French
reproché
"Reproché" means "reproached" or "blamed."
In a sentence
Il lui a reproché son comportement inapproprié.
He reproached him for his inappropriate behavior.
The word 'reproché' here is used as the past participle of the verb 'reprocher' to mean 'reproached' or 'criticized', indicating an act of expressing disapproval of someone's actions.
Elle a reproché à son ami de ne pas l'avoir soutenue.
She reproached her friend for not supporting her.
In this usage, 'reproché' highlights a personal sense of disappointment or grievance, emphasizing the emotional aspect of disapproval.
Il s'est reproché de ne pas avoir agi plus tôt.
He reproached himself for not having acted earlier.
Here, 'reproché' is used reflexively with 's'est', indicating self-directed criticism or regret over past actions.
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