Répondrai (en. Will answer)
/ʁe.pɔ̃.dʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate a response to a question or request.
I will respond to your question tomorrow.
Je répondrai à ta question demain.
To react to an action or situation.
He will calmly respond to the criticisms.
Il répondra aux critiques avec calme.
To provide an appropriate answer.
We will respond quickly to emails.
Nous répondrons rapidement aux courriels.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to respond to the call
To react to an invitation or request.
répondre à l'appel
to respond instantly
To react immediately, often in a lively manner.
répondre du tac au tac
to meet one's expectations
To satisfy or meet someone's requirements.
répondre à ses attentes
Related Words
response
The action of responding or the result of this gesture.
réponse
to respond
A verb meaning to give an answer.
répondre
responded
The past participle of 'to respond', meaning having given an answer.
répondu
Slang Meanings
To respond quickly without thinking.
He gave an express 'I will respond' to the question.
Il a fait un 'répondrai' express à la question.
To respond casually.
When asked, he gave a chill 'I will respond'.
Quand on lui a demandé, il a donné un 'répondrai' chill.