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ripostes

/rɪˈpoʊsts/ /rɪˈpɒsts/

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noun

Riposte

A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

Examples :

"During the fencing match, her opponent's attack was swiftly met with a series of skillful ripostes that quickly won her the point. "

Pendant le match d'escrime, l'attaque de son adversaire a été rapidement contrée par une série de ripostes habiles qui lui ont rapidement fait gagner le point.

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Riposte, contre-attaque

A counter-attack in any combat or any sport

Examples :

"After her brother teased her, Maya delivered a series of sharp ripostes that left him speechless. "

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Réplique, repartie

A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort

Examples :

"During the debate, the politician's quick ripostes to her opponent's attacks drew applause from the audience. "

Pendant le débat, les répliques rapides de la politicienne aux attaques de son adversaire ont suscité les applaudissements du public.

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Réplique, riposte

An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

Examples :

"During the debate, the politician's quick ripostes effectively countered his opponent's arguments. "

Pendant le débat, les répliques rapides du politicien ont efficacement contré les arguments de son adversaire.

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verb

Riposter

To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.

Examples :

"During the heated debate, Maria riposted with a sharp comment, quickly countering her brother's accusation. "

Pendant le débat houleux, Maria a riposté avec un commentaire acerbe, contrant rapidement l'accusation de son frère.

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verb

Répliquer, riposter

To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

Examples :

"When his little brother teased him about his messy hair, Mark riposted with a joke about his brother's mismatched socks. "

Lorsque son petit frère l'a taquiné à propos de ses cheveux en bataille, Mark a répliqué avec une blague sur les chaussettes dépareillées de son frère.

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