2007-01-02 12:38:13 · 6 answers · asked by star 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Please Reply!"
2007-01-02 12:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
R.S.V.P. comes from the French term "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond". This is used when some invitation is sent, the invitor wants to know whether the invitee would attend or not. Sometimes we write RSVP - regrets only, that means only to reply if you are not going.
2007-01-03 09:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little further explanation. On a invitation, it means let the host know if your going to attend the party. So they can plan the number of guests. Just good manners.
2007-01-02 20:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
translated from French: reply please
The term R.S.V.P. comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".
2007-01-02 20:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let us know if you plan to attend. Don't be a deadbeat!
2007-01-02 20:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by G-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
respond si vous plait
it means please respond
2007-01-02 20:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by morrisonfan010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋