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    Répliqua (en. Replied)

    /ʁe.pli.kwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To respond in a precise or lively manner.
    She replied with such confidence that everyone considered her the winner of the debate.
    Elle répliqua avec une telle assurance que tout le monde la considéra comme la gagnante du débat.
    To make a remark in return to a statement.
    He replied that it was not fair to accuse him without proof.
    Il répliqua que ce n'était pas juste de l'accuser sans preuve.
    To respond to a provocation or an attack.
    When he was insulted, he quickly replied to defend his honor.
    Lorsqu'il fut insulté, il répliqua rapidement pour défendre son honneur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'replicare', meaning 'to respond' or 'to fold back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reply to someone
    To respond to someone, often in a critical manner.
    répliquer à qqu'un
    cutting replies
    Very biting or scathing replies.
    répliques cinglantes
    to make a reply
    To make a response in a verbal exchange.
    faire une réplique

    Related Words

    answer
    Act of responding to a question or a request.
    réponse
    riposte
    Quick response, often to an attack.
    riposte
    argument
    Reason or justification provided to support an opinion.
    argument

    Slang Meanings

    To respond sarcastically.
    When he said he was the best, she replied, 'And who elected you?'
    Quand il a dit qu'il était le meilleur, elle a répliqué : 'Et qui t'a élu ?'
    To make a reply that shuts someone up.
    He chose a retort that left everyone speechless.
    Il a choisi une réplique qui a laissé tout le monde sans voix.