French phrase
Pouvez-vous me répondre d'ici ~ ?
Meaning
Can you get back to me by ___?
When to use it
A request for a reply by a specified deadline. Common in business and school settings.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous me répondre d'ici la fin de la semaine ?
Can you get back to me by the end of the week?
D'accord, je vous répondrai d'ici vendredi.
All right, I'll get back to you by Friday.