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réponse — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • answer noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
  • backtalk noun Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.
  • rejoinder noun The defendant's answer to the replication.
  • replication noun The process of copying or reproducing something so a fresh, identical version exists.
  • reply verb To give a spoken or written answer to a question, message, or accusation.
  • response noun An answer or reply given to a question, request, or message.

Senses

réponse is used for these senses in English:

  • answer A solution to a problem.
  • backtalk Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.
  • rejoinder (legal) The defendant's answer to the replication.
  • replication (legal) A response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea.

answer — full definition

  1. noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
  2. verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
  3. verb To be accountable or responsible for something, often to someone in authority.

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