No. 4,854 in French
riposté
"Riposté" means "retorted" or "replied sharply."
In a sentence
Il a riposté avec un argument convaincant.
He countered with a convincing argument.
In this sentence, 'riposté' is used to mean 'retorted' or 'responded swiftly' in a verbal discourse, showcasing a reaction to an argument.
Elle a riposté en défendant son opinion avec passion.
She countered by defending her opinion passionately.
Here, 'riposté' denotes a defensive response, emphasizing the proactive nature of addressing criticism or attack with a reasoned reply.
Ils ont riposté à l'attaque en renforçant leurs positions.
They retaliated against the attack by strengthening their positions.
In this context, 'riposté' refers to a physical or strategic retaliation, demonstrating its usage in scenarios of active defense or counteraction.
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