2006-07-28 06:47:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Reply Please!"
2006-07-28 06:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by rattgrrrl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is actually derived from the French words:
"Respondez Sil Vous Plait" that means "Reply if you please".
People always mention this abbreviation at the bottom of an invitation card along with a phone number or address of the invitor as formality. This is a more polite way of asking each and every invitees about their avaibility for the occasion in advance. Incase, the invitee is not able or unavailable he/she is supposed to inform the invitor at the given phone number or the address in advance that why he /she can not make it and also the apology attached to it. It's actually made for the conveniences of both the Invitor as well as the invitee in the western culture..
2006-07-28 14:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ethan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P :- Repondez s'il vous plait. A french term which means "Please reply". It is normally written in letters asking people to give a reply to the letter sent and also in many invitations asking people to reply and specify whether they would be attending the function as mentioned in the invitation or not.(By the way, I'm sure my spelling is correct except for an " accent aigu" which will go above the 1st "e" in "Repondez".Sign is not there in my computer. I guess u got what u asked anyway.)Hope this helps.
2006-07-28 14:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is from the French, "Repondez s'il vous plait", which means "Please Respond".
This should only be added to an invitation when an answer is required, although many people use it without knowing its purpose!
When used correctly, it means that an accurate count of people attending is needed, particularly in the case of a wedding or dinner.
2006-07-28 14:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by rizky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Reply Please!"
2006-07-28 14:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by MyBestFriendIsMuslim.....So? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The full form of R.S.V.P is respondez sil vous plait.It's a french word and it means 'answer please'.
2006-07-28 13:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by riya k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".
2006-07-28 14:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
respond si voo play? French and i know I spelled it wrong
2006-07-28 13:50:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically it means to call and let them know ahead of time that your coming,and how many people your bringing with you if any
2006-07-28 13:51:52 · answer #9 · answered by rossy o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
responde s'il vous plait
it's french for Respond Please (note: i probably spelled the french wrong)
2006-07-28 13:51:29 · answer #10 · answered by hunterlm84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋