It is widely used in invitations but what does it means and stands for?
2006-06-10 21:48:30 · 15 answers · asked by nytg 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
R.S.V.P. stands for a French phrase, "répondez, s'il vous plaît," which means "please reply." The person sending the invitation would like you to tell him or her whether you accept or decline the invitation. That is, will you be coming to the event or not? Etiquette rules followed in most Western cultures require that if you receive a formal, written invitation, you should reply promptly, perhaps that same day. For hosts who are planning a dinner party, a wedding or a reception, this is important from a practical point of view, because they need to know how many people to count on and how much food and drink to buy. More important, though, is the simple courtesy of responding to someone who was nice enough to invite you, even if it is to say that you regret that you will not be able to attend.
2006-06-10 21:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Bolan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It stands for "Respondez Sil Vous Plait" in French. It means - "Please respond". It requires you to inform the host if you are attending the function or not.
2006-06-11 04:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by sugarcandy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Répondez s'il vous plaît.
2006-06-11 11:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Colleen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Répondez s'il vous plaît.
2006-06-11 06:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P. (respondez s`il vous plait)
n. (French) please respond (request for a reply at the end of a letter)
2006-06-11 05:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by china_doll 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
r.s.v.p.="répondez s'il vous plaît"=please respond
2006-06-11 04:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by drdemento61 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term RSVP comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".
2006-06-11 04:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by irf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
please respond with an answer (usually how many will attend). Based on French phrase (poor spelling) Respendevou, Si Vou PLa.
2006-06-11 04:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by science_curious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repondez s'il vous plait
It is French for "respond if you please," and means "the favor of a reply is requested."
2006-06-11 04:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by zen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it stands for Respondez Sil Vous Plait
which means "reply if you please"
2006-06-11 04:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by mukunth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋