2007-03-15 11:20:29 · 13 answers · asked by pocahontas 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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.
2007-03-15 11:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by JellyBean Bri 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Répondez s'il vous plaît (RSVP) which is french for please reply. That's basically a formal way of asking if you're going to attend a party or not. It's good to reply either way so that the person inviting you knows.
2007-03-15 18:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by spring_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RSVP(French) is "repondez s' il vous plait" It is abreviation for "Please reply." When you get an invitation by mail that says rsvp, You should send a reply saying whether or not you will attend.
2007-03-15 18:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by Max 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means respond if you please and comes from the french phrase Repondez s'il vous plait. In english at the end of a letter it means reply please and for an invitation it indicates that one will be coming to the corresponding event.
2007-03-15 18:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by lyndsiethomas9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-15 18:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Répondez, s'il vous plaît
Loose translation: Respond, please
Literal translation: Respond, if it pleases you
2007-03-15 18:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.S.V.P...means to reply or respond as soon as possible. It is actually French..I can`t remember what the "R" stands for , but the rest is...Sil Vous Plait.
2007-03-15 18:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
RSVP comes from the French Phrase "Respondez s'il vous plait" Literally, that means "Reply if you please."
2007-03-15 18:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-15 19:29:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Repondez s'il vous plait
French for Reply please. It means please confirm you will be attending, or not. Usually appears at the bottom of invitations.
2007-03-15 18:25:27 · answer #10 · answered by Karan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋