I have seen it on, invatations and pictures and stuff like that but no-one i know, knows what it means.
2006-10-17 13:25:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Respondez sil vous plait (ray-sponday see voo play). French for "please reply".
2006-10-17 13:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P. stands for the French phrase Répondez s’il vous plaît (“reply, please”), so it doesn’t need an added “please.” However, since few people seem to know its literal meaning, and fewer still take it seriously, it’s best to use plain English: “Please reply.” It is a mistake to think that this phrase invites people to respond only if they are planning to attend; it is at least as important to notify the person doing the inviting if you cannot go. And no, you can’t bring along the kids or other uninvited guests
2006-10-17 20:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by jelly-bean 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't remember what the letters stand for, but it means they need you to reply and let them know if you're going to attend or not. It's so they know how many guests to prepare for.
I did a quick search. Here's what I found:
The term R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".
2006-10-17 20:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really Scary Vultures Protecting
it's to tell you what kind of security there'll be at the party, and also to ward off zombies from turning up. you know, haven't seen someone for a while, they've turned into a zombie..don't wana see that sh!t at your wedding!
Course, if you've got vultures protecting, they'll get eaten before they make it in. What a genius invention..
2006-10-17 20:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by bob b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P. means " reply sending valuable present", hehehe. No it doesnt.
It means RSVP This is abbreviation of the French words "re'pondez s'il vous plait" means "please reply".
2006-10-17 20:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's French: translates as "please respond"
Respondez Sil Vous Plait
i.e. the person who has sent you the invitation would appreciate a response - helps with planning, catering etc
2006-10-17 20:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reply...sil vous plait. In other words...please reply.
2006-10-17 20:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ivyvine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace our Stupid Vice President.
2006-10-17 20:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Respondez si'l vouz-plait.
"Please, answer." In French.
2006-10-17 20:27:39 · answer #9 · answered by Kiri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
répondez, s'il vous plaît - reply, if it pleases you (literally), or please reply (figuratively). This is the formal version where you do not know, or know very well, the invitee.
réponds, s'il te plaît - informal version of above but not used much.
2006-10-17 20:43:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest slowly very placid.
2006-10-17 20:27:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋