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    Réponds (en. Answer)

    /ʁe.pɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give an answer to a question, a call, or a request.
    He always responds to the students' questions.
    Il réponds toujours aux questions des élèves.
    To be in agreement with something.
    This solution perfectly answers our problem.
    Cette solution réponds parfaitement à notre problème.
    To react to an action or a stimulus.
    The phone answers after two rings.
    Le téléphone réponds après deux sonneries.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to answer the call
    To react to a call, answer the phone.
    répondre à l'appel
    to respond off the cuff
    To react immediately and appropriately.
    répondre du tac au tac
    to meet his expectations
    To satisfy what is hoped for or required.
    répondre à ses attentes

    Related Words

    to answer
    The base form of the verb, meaning to give an answer.
    répondre
    responsible
    Who has the obligation to answer for their actions.
    responsable
    answer
    A phrase or expression given in response to a question.
    réponse

    Slang Meanings

    To hit back or retaliate verbally.
    She gave him a scathing reply.
    Elle lui a donné une réponse cinglante.
    To come back with a witty remark.
    His comeback to the joke was hilarious.
    Son rebondissement sur la blague était hilarant.