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    Réplique (en. Replica)

    [ʁeplik]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Response to a question or statement.
    His reply was full of wisdom.
    Sa réplique était pleine de sagesse.
    To reproduce something in detail.
    This work is a perfect replica of the original sculpture.
    Cette œuvre est une réplique parfaite de la sculpture originale.
    In theater, the line spoken by an actor after another's line.
    He forgot his line and was replaced by another actor.
    Il a oublié sa réplique et a été remplacé par un autre acteur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'replica', which means 'response' or 'return'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quick retort
    An immediate response, often without reflection.
    réplique à chaud
    to give a reply
    To respond sharply to someone.
    donner une réplique
    faithful replica
    An exact copy of an original.
    réplique fidèle

    Related Words

    to respond
    Act of giving an answer to a question.
    répondre
    response
    Reaction or feedback to a request.
    réponse
    copy
    Identical reproduction of an object or document.
    copie

    Slang Meanings

    Fast and effective response.
    He threw out a reply that got everyone on the same page.
    Il a balancé une réplique qui a mis tout le monde d'accord.
    Immediate reaction, often sarcastic.
    She delivered a biting retort that made the whole room laugh.
    Elle a sorti une réplique cinglante qui a fait rire toute la salle.