Répliqua-t-il (en. He replied)

/ʁe.pli.kɑ.til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To respond to a question or statement.
He replied that he didn't have time.
Il a répliqué qu'il n'avait pas le temps.
To make a quick response, often in opposition.
She replied to him confidently.
Elle lui a répliqué avec assurance.
To give a reply to a remark or criticism.
He immediately responded to the accusation.
Il répliqua immédiatement à l'accusation.

Etymology

From Latin 'replicare', meaning 'to fold again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to reply in kind
To respond immediately and without hesitation.
répliquer du tac au tac
to reply bluntly
To respond directly, without ambiguity.
répliquer sans détour

Related Words

to respond
To give a reply to a question or request.
répondre
to retort
To respond to an objection or criticism.
rétorquer
reply
Response or retort to an argument.
réplique

Slang Meanings

To respond with irony.
He replied sarcastically.
Il a répliqué avec du sarcasme.
To respond by pressing the point.
She responded to all his attacks.
Elle a répliqué à toutes ses attaques.