Réponse (en. Answer)

/ʁe.pɔ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of answering a question or a request.
His answer was clear and precise.
Sa réponse était claire et précise.
Result of an act of answering.
He received a positive response to his application.
Il a reçu une réponse positive à sa candidature.
Word or group of words by which one answers.
She didn't know what to say as an answer to that question.
Elle ne savait pas quoi dire comme réponse à cette question.

Etymology

From Latin 'responsum', past participle of 'respondere' meaning 'to answer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

answer to the question
The response indicated that directly answers the question asked.
réponse à la question
give an answer
To formulate an answer to a request or a question.
donner une réponse
automatic response
Response generated without human intervention.
réponse automatique
positive response
Favorable or approving response.
réponse positive

Related Words

answer
Verb meaning to give an answer.
répondre
interrogation
Act of asking a question.
interrogation
replies
Quick or cheeky responses.
répliques

Slang Meanings

Response to a provocation or criticism.
He threw out an answer that surprised everyone.
Il a balancé une réponse qui a surpris tout le monde.
A quick and nonchalant response.
She gave a hasty answer.
Elle a donné une réponse à la va-vite.