réponse/ʁe.pɔ̃s/
noun · A2 · Frequency 665
nounfeminine
Meanings
response, answer, reply (a communication)
Refers to a verbal or written reply to a question, request, or information.
response, reaction (biological or organic process effected by an external agent)
Refers to a natural reaction of an organism or biological system to an external stimulus.
retort, comeback
Refers to a verbal retort or witty comeback.
Examples
J'attends encore une réponse à ma demande.
I am still waiting for a response to my request.
La réponse de la plante à la lumière a été mesurée en laboratoire.
The plant's response to light was measured in the laboratory.
Sa réponse à l'accusation a surpris toute la salle.
His retort to the accusation surprised everyone in the room.
Collocations
- donner une réponseto give an answer
- réponse biologiquebiological response
- réponse cinglantesharp retort
Common mistakes
La réponse de cette question est difficile.
La réponse à cette question est difficile.
The noun réponse takes à, not de, when it means an answer to a question.
Related words
synonymrépliqueresponse, reply; rebuttal
synonymréactionreaction (action in response to an event)
- antonymquestionquestion (a sentence, phrase, or word used to ask for information, a reply, or a response)
nounfeminine
Meanings
response, answer, reply (a communication)
Refers to a verbal or written reply to a question, request, or information.
response, reaction (biological or organic process effected by an external agent)
Refers to a natural reaction of an organism or biological system to an external stimulus.
retort, comeback
Refers to a verbal retort or witty comeback.
Examples
Les réponses du service client sont arrivées le lendemain.
The customer service replies arrived the next day.
Les réponses de la plante à la lumière varient selon la saison.
The plant's responses to light vary according to the season.
Les réponses cinglantes de l'avocat ont déstabilisé son adversaire.
The lawyer's cutting retorts unsettled his opponent.