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Difference between ”an answer” and ”a reply”?

In French both "answer" and "reply" are translated by "réponse".

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mayank96QOctober 2022

An answer is a solution of the question But reply is just a response. Not necessarily means its the solution

Question - what is the capital of India?

Answer- New delhi

Reply- I don’t know

Reply- I’m not sure. Is it New delhi?

Reply- I know that. Its New Delhi.

vincentOctober 2022
Oh, that’s cristal CLEAR, bro ! thanks for your ANSWER then By the way, answer and reply are both translated by ”réponse” in French, that’s why
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Very different, an answer is more for the truth; a reply can be just say something.