Réponses (en. Answers)

[ʁe.pɔ̃s]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Reaction or feedback to a question or request.
The responses of the students during the exam were varied.
Les réponses des elèves lors de l'examen ont été variées.
Solution or explanation to a problem or situation.
I am still waiting for a clear answer to my question.
J'attends toujours une réponse claire à ma question.
Echoes or feedback related to an action or initiative.
The customers' responses will help us improve our services.
Les réponses des clients nous aideront à améliorer nos services.

Etymology

From Latin 'responsa', which means 'response'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an answer
to provide information in response to a question.
donner une réponse
to answer a question
to act in order to give requested information.
répondre à une question
to seek an answer
to conduct research to find a solution.
chercher une réponse

Related Words

to respond
To commit to providing a reply or an answer.
répondre
to question
To ask a question to obtain an answer.
interroger
question
A request for information requiring a response.
question

Slang Meanings

Brief or shallow answer.
He gave me a quick answer, without really thinking.
Il m'a donné une réponse en rapide, sans vraiment réfléchir.
Answer that does not satisfy.
His answer was so vague that it frustrated me.
Sa réponse était tellement vague que ça m'a frustré.