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• Nom désignant une réponse ou une réaction à une question, une demande ou un problème.

A noun referring to a response or reply to a question, request, or problem.

1. Response to questionA1formal

   Something said, written, or done in reaction to a question or request.

   Réponse à une question

   • What is the answer to question 5?
   • She gave the correct answer on the test.
   • I need an answer to my proposal by tomorrow.

   Synonymescomebackrejoinderreplyresponseretortreturnriposte

   Antonymesqueryquestion

2. Solution to problemA2formal

   A way to solve a problem or deal with a situation.

   Solution à un problème

   • There is no easy answer to this dilemma.
   • Scientists are searching for answers to climate change.
   • The book provides answers to common parenting questions.

   Synonymesfixkeyremedyresolutionsolutionway out

3. Reply to communicationA1formal

   A response to a letter, phone call, or message.

   Réponse

   • I left a message but haven't received an answer yet.
   • Thank you for your prompt answer to my email.
   • He sent an answer to the invitation.

   Synonymescomebackreactionrejoinderreplyresponseretortriposte

• Verbe désignant l'action de répondre à une question, une demande ou un appel.

A verb used to indicate the act of responding to a question, request, or call.

1. Respond to a questionA1formal

   To say, write, or do something as a reply to a question or request.

   Répondre à une question

   • Please answer the phone when it rings.
   • She answered all the questions correctly.
   • He didn't answer my email yesterday.

   Synonymesacknowledgereactrejoinreplyrespondretortreturn

2. Respond to a call or doorA1informal

   To open the door or pick up the phone in response to someone calling.

   Répondre à un appel ou à la porte

   • Can you answer the door? It's the delivery.
   • She answered the phone after three rings.
   • He answered the doorbell with a smile.

   Synonymesgetopenpick uprespondtake

3. Meet a need or requirementB1formal

   To fulfill or satisfy a need, demand, or purpose.

   Répondre à un besoin

   • This software answers all our business needs.
   • The new policy answers the employees' concerns.
   • His skills perfectly answer the job description.

   Synonymesfitfulfillmeetsatisfyservesufficesuit

   Antonymesdisregardfailignoreneglectoverlook

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