Rapport

17th century, borrowed from French rapport. The use in psychology probably after English rapport.

• IPA^(key): /ʁaˈpɔʁt/, [ʁaˈpɔʁt], [-ˈpɔɐ̯t], (psychology also) /ʁaˈpoːʁ/, [ʁaˈpoːɐ̯], [-ˈpɔɐ̯]

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Rapport m (strong, genitive Rapports or Rapportes, plural Rapporte or (rare) Rapports)

1. report (to a superior, a higher department)

   Synonyms: Bericht, Meldung

   jemanden zum Rapport bestellen ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

   • 2026 February 23, Fabian Hillebrand, “In der AfD gibt es erste Rücktrittsforderungen wegen der Verwandtenaffäre”, in Der Spiegel‎^[1], →ISSN:

     Jetzt verlieren sie die Geduld miteinander: Erste prominente AfD-Vertreter werden intern zum Rückzug gedrängt. Die Parteispitze bestellt die Chefs mehrerer Landesverbände zum Rapport.

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2. (design) a graphical element that is part of a pattern; (also) the correct arrangement of these elements
3. (psychology, especially hypnosis) a trustful relation and communication between a therapist and their client; rapport

• “Rapport” in Duden online
• “Rapport”, in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache‎^[2] (in German)

Borrowed from French rapport.

• IPA^(key): [ʀɑˈpoːʀ], [ʀɑˈpoˑə̯]

Rapport m (plural Rapporten)

1. report, account

   Synonym: Bericht

2. relation, connection

   Synonym: Relatioun