Répondre
Example: Elle doit répondre rapidement aux questions du client.
Definition
"Répondre" means to give an answer or reply to a question, request, or situation, often involving communication or reaction. For example, in the phrase 'Elle doit répondre rapidement aux questions du client,' it means she must answer the client's questions quickly.
Etymology
The French verb "répondre" comes from the Latin word "respondere," meaning to answer or respond. This Latin root itself combines "re-" (back) and "spondere" (to promise), originally implying a pledged reply or response. Did you know that the English word 'respond' shares the same origin?
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"Répondre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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