répercutons

Répercutons is the present tense form of the French verb répercuter, used with the subject nous (we). It can also function as the imperative form: Répercutons cela, meaning “let’s pass this on” or “let’s echo this.” The related noun répercussion and adjective répercuté are often used in discussing effects and transmissions of something through a chain of influence.

In contemporary usage, répercuter covers two broad senses. First, to have an effect that is transmitted to others or to a wider sphere: actions, decisions, or information are passed along, with consequences reaching downstream parties. Examples include: “Nous répercutons les remarques des clients auprès de l’équipe” (We pass on the customers’ remarks to the team) and “Les coûts se répercutent sur les consommateurs” (The costs are borne by the consumers). Second, in acoustics or communication, it can mean to echo or reflect a sound or message, as when a signal or information reverberates through a system.

Etymology and usage notes: répercuter comes from re- plus percuter (to strike or hit). The sense of sending something back into a broader context or causing ripple effects is central to its modern meaning. The phrase répercuter sur is common, as in “répercuter sur …” to indicate the affected domain. The noun répercussion is frequently used to name the resulting impact or consequence. Related concepts include répercuté (affected or echoed) and résonance in metaphorical uses.