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    Réponde (en. Answer)

    /ʁe.pɔ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    React to a question or request by providing information.
    One should always respond to emails within 24 hours.
    Il faut toujours répondre aux courriels dans les 24 heures.
    Express an opinion or position in reaction to something.
    She responded to the criticism seriously.
    Elle a répondu à la critique avec sérieux.
    Provide a solution or explanation to a difficulty.
    The teacher answered all the students' questions.
    Le professeur a répondu à toutes les questions des élèves.
    Respond affirmatively or negatively.
    If you are asked, you must respond honestly.
    Si on vous demande, vous devez répondre honnêtement.
    React with a verbal return during a dialogue.
    He responded quickly to the joke.
    Il a répondu rapidement à la blague.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer, to react'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    respond to the call
    React or answer a phone call.
    répondre à l'appel
    respond off the cuff
    Respond immediately and with liveliness.
    répondre du tac au tac
    meet one's obligations
    Fulfill one's duties or commitments.
    répondre à ses obligations

    Related Words

    response
    The act of responding or informing.
    réponse
    respondent
    A person who responds, especially in an examination context.
    répondant

    Slang Meanings

    Respond to someone casually.
    He responded as if he didn't care.
    Il a répondu comme si ça ne l'intéressait pas.
    Give a quick and cheeky answer.
    She tossed out her answer when asked the question.
    Elle a balancé sa réponse quand on lui a posé la question.