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    Répond (en. Answers)

    ʁə.pɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To inform something in response to a request or a question.
    He always responds to emails quickly.
    Il répond toujours aux courriels rapidement.
    Reacting to a situation or stimulus.
    The students respond well to the new teaching methods.
    Les élèves répondent bien aux nouvelles méthodes d'enseignement.
    To give a reply to someone.
    She answered him confidently.
    Elle lui a répondu avec assurance.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'respondere', which means 'to respond'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    respond to the call
    Reacting or acting in response to an expressed need.
    répondre à l'appel
    respond off the cuff
    Reacting immediately, often with a witty retort.
    répondre du tac au tac
    meet someone's expectations
    Satisfying someone's expectations or requirements.
    répondre à ses attentes

    Related Words

    response
    Act of responding, the content of what has been said in reply.
    réponse
    respondent
    Person who answers a question or request.
    répondant
    respond to
    Action of addressing a response to something.
    répondre à

    Slang Meanings

    To respond quickly and effectively.
    He responded in no time at all.
    Il a répondu en deux temps, trois mouvements.
    To respond with humor or nonchalance.
    His response was full of flair, as usual.
    Sa réponse était pleine de verve, comme d'habitude.