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    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

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

    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.