retort in French
retort in French
repartie
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
riposte
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
réplique
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
cornue
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
lancer
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
rétorquer
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.