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Translate Files Répliquer (en. Replicate)
/ʁeplikɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To produce a response, often opposing what has been previously said.
He replied confidently to the criticism.
Il a répliqué avec assurance à la critique.
To make a reproduction or a copy of something.
The scientists successfully replicated the experiment.
Les scientifiques ont répliqué l'expérience avec succès.
To embellish one's remarks by responding in a lively or witty manner.
She replied with a laugh, showing that she was not offended.
Elle a répliqué en riant, montrant qu’elle n’était pas vexée.
Etymology
From Latin 'replicare', meaning 'to fold back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reply to
To make a response to something.
répliquer à
reply forcefully
To respond energetically or intensely.
répliquer avec force
reply without hesitation
To respond immediately without doubt.
répliquer sans hésitation
Related Words
response
A narrative or statement made in response to a question or assertion.
réponse
argument
Reasoning presented to support or contradict a viewpoint.
argument
discussion
Exchange of remarks between several people.
discussion
Slang Meanings
To respond with a touch of irony.
He replied, 'Of course, as if I had a choice,' when asked if he wanted to work again.
Il a répliqué 'Bien sûr, comme si j'avais le choix' quand on lui a demandé s'il voulait encore travailler.
To respond quickly and briskly.
She replied, 'No way!' when offered a boring job.
Elle a répliqué 'Pas question!' quand on lui a proposé un travail ennuyeux.