English–French

“talk back” in French

French

Alsorétorquer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeplike/

Example

Ne lui réplique pas, ce n'est pas le moment.

Don't talk back to him; this is not the time.

Illustration for répliquer (talk back)

How to say “talk back” in French

“Talk back” in French is répliquer.

A quick verbal reply sent back at someone, carrying an objection or a sharp edge.

Full entry for répliquer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with répliquer

Il réplique aussitôt, furieux.

He retorts immediately, furious.

Tips for using répliquer

  • Répliquer often sounds sharper or more confrontational than répondre, so répondre is usually safer for a neutral answer.

Other French words for “talk back”

Il a rétorqué immédiatement à son collègue.

He immediately talked back to his colleague.

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