2006-12-21 07:52:50 · 13 answers · asked by . 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." Meaning....if someone says RSVP.....you should reply and let them know that you are going to be there or not.
2006-12-21 07:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by Champagne115 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-12-21 07:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by sgt_cook 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
répondez s'il vous plaît
The term R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond". If R.S.V.P. is written on an invitation it means the invited guest must tell the host whether or not they plan to attend the party. It does not mean to respond only if you're coming, and it does not mean respond only if you're not coming (the expression "regrets only" is reserved for that instance). It means the host needs a definite head count for the planned event, and needs it by the date specified on the invitation.
2006-12-21 07:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by jason g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RSVP means Répondez S'il Vous Plaît (French) which translates to "respond (reply) please"
When someone invites you to something and you are told to RSVP, they want you to call them to tell them whether or not you are coming.
2006-12-21 07:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by kaymay09 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
répondez s'il vous plaît
2006-12-21 08:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Nish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Répondez s'il vous plaît
That is French for Respond Please
2006-12-21 07:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means, "Please respond." It stands for the French version of the phrase, "Respondez s'il-vous-plait"
2006-12-21 07:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Respondez, s'il vous plait
(respond, if you please) so the host knows whether you are coming or not
2006-12-21 07:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
respond as sooon as poossible
2006-12-21 08:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by lilgbitch 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means "will you be boring me with your presence or not?"
2006-12-21 07:57:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋