Correspond (en. Corresponds)

/kɔʁɛspɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To exchange letters or messages.

They have been corresponding by email for several years.

Ils correspondent depuis plusieurs années par mail.

To be in agreement or harmony.

His opinion corresponds to that of the majority.

Son opinion correspond à celle de la majorité.

To respond to a request or a need.

This product perfectly meets customer expectations.

Ce produit correspond parfaitement aux attentes des clients.

To designate an equivalent in another context.

This word corresponds to a different concept in English.

Ce mot correspond à une notion différente en anglais.

From the Latin 'correspondere', composed of 'cor-' and 'respondere'.

to correspond with someone

To be at the same level or of the same quality as someone.

correspondre à quelqu'un

to correspond to something

To be in line with expectations or specifications.

correspondre à quelque chose

to correspond in writing

To exchange written messages, often letters.

correspondre par écrit

answer

To give a response to a question or a request.

répondre

relation

Link between two or more people or things.

relation

communication

Transmission of information between individuals.

communication

To send a message quickly.

I will correspond with him quickly before he leaves.

Je vais lui correspondre vite avant qu'il parte.

To be in contact with someone.

We have always corresponded since we met.

On correspond toujours depuis notre rencontre.