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    Répondit (en. Answered)

    /ʁe.pɔ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of giving an answer to a question or request.
    He responded to all the questions posed by the examiner.
    Il répondit à toutes les questions posées par l'examinateur.
    To act in response to something.
    She responded calmly in the face of criticism.
    Elle répondit avec calme face aux critiques.
    To say something in reply to a statement.
    He responded that he could not come to the party.
    Il répondit qu'il ne pouvait pas venir à la fête.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'répondre', derived from the Latin 'respondere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to respond off the cuff
    To respond quickly and wittily.
    répondre du tac au tac
    to respond to the call
    To show up or respond to an invitation.
    répondre à l'appel
    to respond to one's enemies
    To react in the face of adversities.
    répondre à ses ennemis

    Related Words

    answer
    Result or action of responding.
    réponse
    responder
    Person or thing that responds.
    répondant
    to respond
    Action of giving an answer.
    répondre

    Slang Meanings

    To respond quickly without thinking.
    He just answered the question like that, without thinking.
    Il a juste répondu à la question comme ça, sans réfléchir.
    To respond in an ironic manner.
    She responded to the joke in a sarcastic manner.
    Elle a répondu à la blague d'une manière sarcastique.