2007-04-17 14:51:25 · 11 answers · asked by AIR JORDAN 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is the abbreviation used for an invitation: the original French is Respondez si vous plait (RSVP). The English equivalent is basically 'Please respond' as in please respond if you are coming to the party (rather than just showing up or not showing up).
2007-04-17 14:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by holacarinados 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Reply Please!"
2007-04-17 22:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by Colleen S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
répondez si vous plat First letter of each word. French for Please respond quickly, as in respond to an invitation.
2007-04-17 22:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by juice 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RSVP stands for Repondez s'il vous plait in French which means Please Reply.
2007-04-17 21:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Respond Soon Via Phone.
It means, call as soon as possible.
2007-04-17 22:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is an acronym for 'repondez s'il vous plait'. That's French for please reply.
2007-04-17 21:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bob R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ReSerVation Protocol or Please Respond (Répondez S'il Vous Plaît)
(it's in french)
2007-04-17 21:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by ! :) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Respondez, Si vu plaiz
in other words, please reply
and you can tell which of us never stuidied French
2007-04-17 21:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's French and stands for respond sil vous pla = respond please
2007-04-17 21:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by laurieanino@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repondez s'il vous plait...respond if you please
2007-04-17 21:59:16 · answer #10 · answered by EvilBee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋