🇫🇷 How to say

“to answer” in French

répondre
Illustration of "to answer" in a French cultural setting
A teenager quickly picks up his phone when it rings during dinner, smiling as he replies to his friend's message about weekend plans.

Usage note

Use 'répondre' for replying to questions, messages, or calls; it’s a common, polite verb for everyday communication.

Examples

  • Je réponds au téléphone.

    I answer the phone.

  • Il répond à la question.

    He answers the question.

  • Nous répondons aux emails.

    We answer emails.

Quick check

What does "répondre" mean?

  • A. to answer
  • B. to play
  • C. to close
  • D. to find

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