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French
Etymology
From the feminine of répons, or from Old French response, from respons (also the past participle of respondre), a semi-learned word from Latin respōnsum. Cf. the verb répondre.
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Noun
réponse f (plural réponses)
- response, answer, reply (a communication)
- attendre une réponse ― to wait for a response/answer/reply
- renvoyer une réponse brève ― to send back a brief reply
- recevoir une réponse déconcertante ― to receive a disconcerting response
J’attends toujours une réponse à la question que je vous ai posée depuis trois jours.- I'm still waiting for an answer to the question I've been asking you for three days.
J’essaie de rédiger une réponse à sa lettre, mais je trouve à peine les mots.- I'm trying to write a reply to her letter, but I'm struggling to find the right words.
- response, reaction (biological or organic process effected by an foreign agent)
- une réponse allergique ― an allergic reaction
- réponses réflexes ― reflexes
- réponse immunitaire ― immune response
- réponse motrice ― motor response
- retort, comeback
- Synonyms: réplique, repartie, riposte
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