Répondrais (en. Would answer)
/ʁə.pɔ̃.dʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To indicate a response to a question or problem.
If you asked me, I would respond right away.
Si tu me demandais, je te répondrais tout de suite.
To react to an action or event.
He would respond humorously if asked the question.
Il répondrait avec humour si on lui posait la question.
To respond to an expectation or need.
I would respond to your need for information as soon as possible.
Je répondrais à ton besoin d'information au plus vite.
Etymology
From the verb 'to respond', derived from the Latin 'respondere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I would respond to your request
I would give an answer to your request.
je répondrais à ta demande
if there were
Referring to a hypothetical situation, I would respond.
s'il y avait
to respond to a letter
To give a written response to a correspondence.
repondre à une lettre
Related Words
responded
Past participle of the verb to respond.
répondu
response
Action of responding or result of this action.
réponse
to respond
Action of giving a response.
répondre
Slang Meanings
To respond in a relaxed manner.
If asked the question while joking, he would respond while laughing.
Si on lui posait la question en blaguant, il répondrait en rigolant.
To reply quickly.
You can be sure he would respond quickly; he’s a fast one.
Tu peux être sûr qu’il répondrait vite, c’est un rapide.