Répondez (en. Answer)
/ʁepɔ̃de/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To give an answer to a question or a message.
Please respond to the invitation as soon as possible.
Veuillez répondre à l'invitation dès que possible.
To react by a statement or action to something.
She responded positively to the proposal.
Elle a répondu positivement à la proposition.
To comply with expectations or requests.
It is necessary to respond to customers' needs.
Il faut répondre aux besoins des clients.
Etymology
From Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
please respond
polite request for a response
répondez s'il vous plaît
respond as quickly as possible
indicates urgency in the response
répondez le plus vite possible
can you respond?
question inviting a response
pouvez-vous répondre?
thank you for responding quickly
request for a quick response
merci de répondre rapidement
Related Words
answer
To give an answer.
répondre
response
What is given in response.
réponse
respondent
Person who answers a question or a call.
répondant
Slang Meanings
To give news
So, are you responding or what?
Alors, tu réponds ou quoi ?
To respond to a text message
I need to respond to this text!
Il faut que je réponde à ce SMS !