Répondra (en. Will answer)
/ʁepɔ̃dʁa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate an answer to a question or request.
He will answer all your questions during the meeting.
Il répondra à toutes vos questions lors de la réunion.
React to a stimulus or a situation.
She will respond appropriately to this situation.
Elle répondra de manière appropriée à cette situation.
Commit to providing an answer in the future.
We will respond to your offer by the end of the week.
Nous répondrons à votre offre d'ici la fin de la semaine.
Respond to a call or a message.
He will not answer his phone during class.
Il ne répondra pas à son téléphone pendant le cours.
Respond to an accusation or criticism.
She will respond to the criticism calmly and confidently.
Elle répondra aux critiques avec calme et assurance.
Etymology
From the verb 'répondre', derived from Latin 'respondere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to respond present
Indicate that one will be there or that one is participating.
répondre présent
to respond off the cuff
Respond quickly, without hesitation.
répondre du tac au tac
to answer the call
Respond to a call or a request from someone.
répondre à l'appel
to respond to a question
Give an answer to a question.
répondre à une question
Related Words
response
Action of responding.
réponse
respondent
One who responds.
répondant
to respond
Infinitive verb, action of giving an answer.
répondre
Slang Meanings
To respond with irony.
When he said he didn't have time, it was a sarcastic response.
Quand il a dit qu'il n'avait pas de temps, c'était une réponse sarcastique.
An unexpected reaction.
Her response to the joke was so surprising.
Sa réponse à la blague était tellement surprenante.