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Dec 11, 2009
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The Question:

Hello we would like to know what the letters r.s.v.p. stand for. We know what it means, but aren't sure what each letter stands for. Please help.

The Answer:

The letters stand for "repondez s'il vous plait," which is French for "please respond."

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