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Riposte
01
riposte, contre-attaque
a quick return attack in fencing following a successful defensive block
Exemples
His riposte after the parry was so precise it scored the winning point.
Sa riposte après la parade était si précise qu'elle a marqué le point gagnant.
02
réplique, riposte
a sharp, clever, or critical response to a comment or action
Exemples
The debate was full of witty ripostes between the two candidates.
Le débat était plein de ripostes spirituelles entre les deux candidats.
to riposte
01
riposter, répliquer
to respond quickly and often sharply to a comment or criticism
Intransitive: to riposte | to riposte to sth
Exemples
He riposted to the accusation with undeniable evidence.
Il riposta à l'accusation avec des preuves indéniables.
02
riposter, contre-attaquer
to counterattack in fencing immediately after parrying an opponent's attack
Intransitive
Exemples
He riposted flawlessly, scoring the winning point.
Il riposta impeccablement, marquant le point gagnant.
