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réponse

English translation of réponse

response

The French word 'réponse' is equivalent to the English word 'response'. It is used in many of the same contexts as in English, including in situations where an answer is given to a question, or a reaction to a particular situation or event. Like its English counterpart, 'réponse' can be used in both formal and informal communication.


Example sentences using: réponse

Quelle est votre réponse à cette question?

English translation of Quelle est votre réponse à cette question?

What is your answer to this question?

This is a simple sentence asking for somebody's response to a certain question. This question structure is quite common in French.

La réponse se trouve dans le livre.

English translation of La réponse se trouve dans le livre.

The answer is in the book.

In this sentence, it suggests that one can find the solution or the answer to a question or problem within a book. This is mostly used in a study or research situation.

Je ne sais pas la réponse.

English translation of Je ne sais pas la réponse.

I do not know the answer.

This phrase is expressing the speaker's lack of knowledge about a particular answer. This can be used in any context where a question is asked and the speaker does not know the response.

Cette réponse est incorrecte.

English translation of Cette réponse est incorrecte.

This answer is incorrect.

In French, this sentence is used to express that a given response to a question is wrong or not accurate. This could be used in a learning, examination or problem-solving situation.

Votre réponse est correcte.

English translation of Votre réponse est correcte.

Your response is correct.

This phrase compliments someone for giving a correct answer. It can be used in many situations like quizzes, exams or anytime someone answers a question correctly.

J'attends toujours votre réponse.

English translation of J'attends toujours votre réponse.

I am still waiting for your answer.

This phrase is used when the speaker has been waiting for an answer from the person they are speaking to for some time. This could be used in both formal and informal settings.

Donnez-moi une réponse claire.

English translation of Donnez-moi une réponse claire.

Give me a clear answer.

This phrase is used when the speaker is asking for a clear and direct response to a specific question or request, usually in a situation where the listener might be being vague or evasive.

C'est la seule réponse possible.

English translation of C'est la seule réponse possible.

This is the only possible answer.

The sentence is used when emphasizing that there is only one correct or feasible response to a question or situation. This is often used in an educational or problem-solving context.

Je vais chercher la réponse.

English translation of Je vais chercher la réponse.

I am going to look for the answer.

This can be used in any situation where someone is tasked with finding a solution or answer. It might refer to researching an answer to a question or trying to solve a problem.

La réponse est non.

English translation of La réponse est non.

The answer is no.

This is a straightforward way of declining or disagreeing with something in French. It indicates a negative response or a refusal.

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