RSVP meaning and definition

RSVP abbreviation

Definition of RSVP

1. French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît", which in English means "Please respond" or "Reply if you please". It is often written on invitations to request that the invitee let the host know if they will be attending.
   • "The invitation says 'RSVP', so we need to let them know if we're going."
   • "Please RSVP by the end of the week so we can finalize the event details."
   • "Did you RSVP to the wedding invitation yet?"