Répondis (en. Answered)

/ʁe.pɔ̃.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To give an answer to a question.
She responded to the question asked by the teacher.
Elle a répondis à la question posée par le professeur.
To react to a situation or stimulus.
He responded quickly to the call.
Il a répondis vite à l'appel.
To commit to acting or doing something.
They responded affirmatively to the proposal.
Ils ont répondis affirmativement à la proposition.

Etymology

The word 'répondis' comes from the verb 'répondre', which has Latin origins.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to respond to the call
Reacting to a situation or request.
répondre à l'appel
to respond off the cuff
Giving an immediate and lively response.
répondre du tac au tac
to meet an expectation
Satisfying an expectation or need.
répondre à une attente

Related Words

answer
What is said or written in return to a question.
réponse
respondent
Person who responds to something.
répondant
to respond
Action of giving a response.
répondre

Slang Meanings

To respond in a nonchalant or casual manner.
He responded to me as if he wasn't interested.
Il m'a répondis comme si ça ne l'intéressait pas.
To respond without really thinking.
She responded in a hurry, without thinking about it.
Elle répondis à la va-vite, sans y penser.