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    Répondre (en. Answer)

    /ʁe.pɔ̃dʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To communicate an answer to a question.
    She had to answer all the jury's questions.
    Il a fallu qu'elle réponde à toutes les questions du jury.
    To react to a situation or provocation.
    He responded confidently to the attack.
    Il a répondu avec assurance à l'attaque.
    To have an effect or produce a response to something.
    The medication responded well to the treatment.
    Le médicament a bien répondu au traitement.
    To communicate an answer in writing or verbally.
    She replied to her email promptly.
    Elle a répondu à son e-mail rapidement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer' or 'to react'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    answer the call
    Reacting to an invitation or solicitation.
    répondre à l'appel
    respond in kind
    Responding quickly and in the same tone.
    répondre du tac au tac
    meet expectations
    Meeting someone's criteria or needs.
    répondre à ses attentes
    not answer the question
    Not providing the expected answer to a question.
    ne pas répondre à la question
    answer in the affirmative
    Giving a positive response.
    répondre par l'affirmative

    Related Words

    response
    Reaction or response to a question or situation.
    réponse
    respondent
    Person who answers a question or an interrogator.
    répondant
    responsibility
    Duty to answer for one's actions or decisions.
    responsabilité
    respond in writing
    To give an answer in writing rather than verbally.
    répondre par écrit
    automatic response
    Predefined or standard reaction to a question.
    réponse automatique

    Slang Meanings

    Reply quickly.
    He came up with a good comeback when asked the question.
    Il a sorti une bonne réplique quand on lui a posé la question.
    Responding to a provocation with humor.
    He responded jokingly, which lightened the atmosphere.
    Il a répondu en blaguant, ce qui a détendu l'atmosphère.