répondre

Definitions of répondre
  1. verb
    respond favorably or as hoped
    synonyms: réagir
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    type of:
    réagir
    show a response or a reaction to something
  2. verb
    speak in response
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    type of:
    répliquer
    react verbally
  3. verb
    react verbally
    synonyms: répliquer
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    types:
    répliquer
    answer back
    type of:
    dire, déclarer, exprimer
    express in words
  4. verb
    show a response or a reaction to something
    synonyms: réagir
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    types:
    réagir
    respond favorably or as hoped
    reconnaître, remarquer
    express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    autoriser, permettre
    consent to, give permission
    type of:
    agir, entrer en action, prendre des mesures
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  5. verb
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    synonyms: remplir, satisfaire
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    effectuer, exécuter, fabriquer, faire l'affaire, ficher, suffire
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    couvrir
    provide for
    faire, servir
    serve a purpose, role, or function
    faire le poids, être a la hauteur
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
    type of:
    observer, se conformer, être conforme
    satisfy a condition or restriction
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