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    Répondis-je (en. I answered)

    [ʁepɔ̃diʒ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of providing an answer to a question or request.
    When I was asked, I replied I with confidence.
    Lorsque l'on m'a interrogé, je répondis-je avec assurance.
    A literary or formal way of responding.
    In the novel, the protagonist replied: 'Yes, I will come.'
    Dans le roman, le protagoniste répondit : 'Oui, je viendrai.'
    Used in a dialogue context to indicate a response.
    He asked her if she agreed, and she replied I affirmatively.
    Il lui demanda si elle acceptait, et elle répondis-je par l'affirmative.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'answer', of Latin origin 'respondere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to respond to the call
    To give a response when asked.
    répondre à l'appel
    to reply instantly
    To respond quickly without thinking.
    répondre du tac au tac
    to answer with a question
    To form an answer in the form of a question.
    répondre par une question

    Related Words

    response
    The action of replying or providing information.
    réponse
    respondent
    A person who answers a question or request.
    répondant
    to answer
    The infinitive form of the verb used to give a response.
    répondre

    Slang Meanings

    To reply without thinking.
    He replied like an idiot, without thinking.
    Il a répondu comme un idiot, sans réfléchir.
    To respond casually.
    She just replied I don’t care.
    Elle a juste répondu je m'en fiche.