reply

• Nom désignant une réponse orale ou écrite à une question, un message ou une affirmation, ou une réaction à une action ou une situation.

A noun referring to a spoken or written answer or response to a question, message, or statement.

1. Response to a question or messageA2formal

   An answer or response given in words or writing to someone's question, letter, or communication.

   Réponse

   • I am waiting for a reply to my email.
   • She gave a polite reply to his question.
   • His reply was short and to the point.

   Synonymesanswercomebackcounterrejoinderresponseretort

2. Reaction or retortB1informal

   A verbal or written reaction to a statement or action, often quick or sharp.

   Réplique

   • He made a witty reply to her comment.
   • Her reply to the accusation was calm and collected.
   • The audience's reply was a round of applause.

   Synonymesanswercomebackcounterrejoinderresponseretortreturnriposte

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répondre à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, oralement ou par écrit.

A verb used to indicate the act of responding or answering someone or something, either verbally or in writing.

1. Respond to a questionA2formal

   To say or write something as an answer to a question or remark.

   répondre à une question

   • She replied to his email within an hour.
   • He replied that he would be late for the meeting.
   • Please reply to my question as soon as possible.

   Synonymesanswercounterrejoinrespondretort

   Antonymesaskinquirequeryquestion

2. React to a situationB1formal

   To respond to an action or event with a particular action or statement.

   Réagir à une situation

   • The government replied to the crisis by sending aid.
   • She replied to the criticism with a calm explanation.
   • He replied to the challenge by training harder.

   Synonymesanswercounterreactrejoinrespondretort