2006-09-21 07:04:51 · 29 answers · asked by becky 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
"Respondez s'il vous plait"
Please respond soon.
S.O.S.
Save our ship
2006-09-21 07:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by kinsmed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RSVP
"Répondez s'il vous plaît", a French phrase that translates to "Respond please".
SOS
SOS is the commonly used description for the International Morse code distress signal (---). This distress signal was first adopted by the German government in radio regulations effective April 1, 1905, and became the worldwide standard when it was included in the second International Radiotelegraphic Convention, which was signed on November 3, 1906, and became effective on July 1, 1908.
In popular usage, SOS became associated with phrases such as "Save Our Ship," "Save Our Souls," "Survivors On Ship," "Save Our Sailors" "Stop Other Signals" and "Send Out Sailors". However, these phrases were a later development, most likely used to help remember the correct letters—something known as a backronym.
2006-09-21 14:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by asok_xp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Reply Please!"
There is much mystery and misinformation wpe4.jpg (3194 bytes)surrounding the origin and use of maritime distress calls. Most of the general populace believes that "SOS" signifies "Save Our Ship." Casual students of radio history are aware that the use of "SOS" was preceded by "CQD." Why were these signals adopted? When were they used?
2006-09-21 14:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by tranquility 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "RSVP," which stands for "Répondez s'il vous plaît", a French phrase that translates to "Respond please."
SOS is the commonly used description for the International Morse code distress signal (---). In International Morse Code, three dots form the letter S, and three dashes make the letter O, so "SOS" became an easy way to remember the correct order of the dots and dashes. In popular usage, SOS became associated with phrases such as "Save Our Ship," "Save Our Souls," "Survivors On Ship," "Save Our Sailors" "Stop Other Signals" and "Send Out Sailors".
2006-09-21 14:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by JJStokes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP - "Répondez s'il vous plaît", a French phrase that translates to "Respond please."
SOS - SOS is the commonly used description for the International Morse code distress signal (---). In popular usage, SOS became associated with phrases such as "Save Our Ship," "Save Our Souls," "Survivors On Ship," "Save Our Sailors" "Stop Other Signals" and "Send Out Sailors". However, these phrases were a later development, most likely used to help remember the correct letters—something known as a backronym.
2006-09-21 14:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by sorcha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOS stands for "Save our ship"
RSVP is "Respond si vou Plait"(the spelling may not be correct because I don't know French).
2006-09-21 14:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by robee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP = Respondez S'il Vous Plait (french for please respond)
SOS = Save Our Ship ( though the original meaning was Save Our Souls)
2006-09-21 15:28:17 · answer #7 · answered by ~mj~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait" but in english it just means "Reply Please!" Sos stands for save our ship...
2006-09-21 14:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by Kaila M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rsvp = Really Super Viper Predator
sos = Super Onion Salad
2006-09-21 14:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
SOS stands for Save Our Souls
2006-09-21 14:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by Jack W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes -RSVP means the inviter wants a response as soon as possible from the invitee ...and SOS means Save Our Ship- or brillo pads!-
2006-09-21 14:09:34 · answer #11 · answered by sawgirl513 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋