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answer

UK
/ˈɑːnsə/
US
/ˈænsər/
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Translations

answernoun
answers
pl
UK
/ˈɑːnsə/
US
/ˈænsər/
The company's answer to the crisis was to cut costs.
La réponse de l’entreprise à la crise a été de réduire les coûts.
réponseDans le contexte d’un test ou d’un examen.
He got all the answers right on his history exam.
Il a eu toutes les réponses justes à son examen d’histoire.
The answer to the math problem was surprisingly simple.
La solution au problème de mathématiques était étonnamment simple.
She waited patiently for his answer to her proposal.
Elle a attendu patiemment sa réponse à sa proposition.
Additional translations
réponseEn droit, pour une réponse écrite à une plainte civile.
Synonyms
resolution
retort
feedback
response
reply
solution
explanation
reaction
answerverb
answered
Past Simple
answered
Past Participle
answering
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑːn.sə/
US
/ˈæn.sɚ/
répondrePour un appel, un téléphone ou un signal.
Please answer the phone when it rings.
Veuillez répondre au téléphone quand il sonne.
She answered the teacher's question confidently.
Elle a répondu à la question du professeur avec assurance.
résoudrePour un problème ou une question.
He answered the math problem correctly.
Il a résolu correctement le problème de mathématiques.
Additional translations
satisfairePour répondre à un besoin, une exigence ou un objectif.
répondreAvec le sens juridique de « répondre de ».
réagirPour une action ou une réaction face à une situation.
Synonyms
address
acknowledge
react
reply
respond
return
counter
Antonyms
ignore
question
answeradjective
UK
/ˈɑːn.sə/
US
/ˈæn.sɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "answer key")
corrigéDans le contexte d’un examen ou d’une grille de correction.
The answer key was distributed after the exam.
Le corrigé a été distribué après l’examen.

Definitions

answernoun
A solution to a problem or question.
The answer to the math problem was surprisingly simple.
A response or reply to a question or statement.
She waited patiently for his answer to her proposal.
A correct response in a test or quiz.
He got all the answers right on his history exam.
A reaction or response to a situation or event.
The company's answer to the crisis was to cut costs.
A defendant's formal written response to a civil complaint in court.
The lawyer filed the answer with the court before the deadline.
answerverb
To speak or write in response to a question or request.
She answered the teacher's question confidently.
To act in response to a situation or event.
The firefighters answered the emergency call immediately.
To solve or provide a solution to a problem or question.
He answered the math problem correctly.
To respond to a call or signal.
Please answer the phone when it rings.
To satisfy or fulfill a need, requirement, or purpose.
This proposal answers the community's demand for more green spaces.
To be responsible or accountable for something, especially wrongdoing.
He will have to answer for his actions in court.
answeradjective
Serving as or relating to a solution or response, typically preceding another noun.
The answer key was distributed after the exam.
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