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    Répondit-il (en. He replied)

    [ʁepɔ̃di il]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Expresses a response after a question or statement.
    When asked if he was coming, he simply replied that no.
    Lorsqu'on lui a demandé s'il allait venir, il a simplement répondit-il que non.
    Mainly used in indirect speech.
    She said he couldn't do it, and he replied that it was false.
    Elle a dit qu'il ne pouvait pas le faire, et il répondit-il que c'était faux.
    Used to emphasize the act of replying.
    The interrogation was difficult, but he replied calmly to the questions.
    L'interrogatoire était difficile, mais il répondit-il calmement aux questions.

    Etymology

    Formed from the verb 'to reply' and the pronoun 'he,' indicating a response given by a person.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he replied clearly
    To respond in a precise and understandable manner.
    répondit-il clairement
    he replied hesitantly
    To respond in an uncertain or unconvincing manner.
    répondit-il avec hésitation

    Related Words

    reply
    Verb meaning to give a response.
    répondre
    response
    Noun designating a solution or reaction to a question.
    réponse

    Slang Meanings

    A quick response given without reflection.
    He replied like that, without even thinking about it.
    Il a répondit-il comme ça, sans même y penser.
    A humorous or sarcastic response.
    He replied in a mocking tone.
    Il a répondit-il d'un ton moqueur.