riposter

respond, retort

ʁ i . p ɔ s . t e
verb Rare #41,752
respond, retort Often used for replying sharply or quickly, including in an argument or debate.
FR: Elle va riposter calmement à la critique.
EN: She is going to respond calmly to the criticism.

Ensuite, je vais riposter.

Next, I will retaliate.

— La La Land (2016)

Il leur arrive de riposter?

Do they ever retaliate?

— Avatar : La Voie de l'eau (2022)

Nous avons décidé de riposter.

We decided to retaliate.

Il pourrait riposter.

He might retaliate.

Si on vous tire dessus, vous avez le droit de riposter.

If someone shoots at you, you have the right to shoot back.