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rsvp
What does rsvp mean?
From French "répondez s'il vous plaît," a request to reply to an invitation.
"Please RSVP by Friday so we can count heads."
Origin
A French phrase abbreviation used on invitations, adopted into everyday chat.
Frequently asked questions
What does RSVP mean?
RSVP comes from the French "répondez s'il vous plaît," meaning "please reply." It asks invited guests to confirm whether they'll attend.
How do you use RSVP?
It appears on invitations, like "please RSVP by Friday," and is used as a verb too, as in "did you RSVP yet?"
Where does RSVP come from?
It's a French phrase abbreviation traditionally printed on invitations, which carried over into everyday and online use.
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