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    Appel (en. Call)

    /a.pɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of making someone aware that one needs them.
    I made a call to my friend to discuss.
    J'ai passé un appel à mon ami pour discuter.
    Request made to a court to reconsider a decision.
    He filed an appeal against the ruling.
    Il a introduit un appel contre le jugement.
    Sounds emitted to attract attention or rally.
    The call of the birds signaled the morning.
    L'appel des oiseaux annonçait le matin.
    verb
    To solicit someone by a shout or by speech.
    He calls his dog to come.
    Il appelle son chien pour qu'il vienne.
    To ask someone to express their opinion on a matter.
    She called on the jury members to voice their opinion.
    Elle a appelé les membres du jury à se prononcer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'appellare', meaning 'to call, to address'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency call
    Immediate request for help or assistance.
    appel d'urgence
    call to responsibility
    Exhortation to act responsibly.
    appel à la responsabilité
    witness appeal
    Request for testimonies in an investigation.
    appel à témoins

    Related Words

    telephone call
    Verbal communication via a telephone device.
    appel téléphonique
    fundraising appeal
    Request for financial contributions.
    appel de fonds
    project call
    Invitation to submit proposals for a project.
    appel de projets

    Slang Meanings

    Missed call
    I received a missed call from you.
    J'ai reçu un appel manqué de ta part.
    To make a call
    He is trying to make a call for help.
    Il cherche à faire un appel à l'aide.
    To call someone for help
    He had to call someone for help after the accident.
    Il a dû appeler quelqu'un au secours après l'accident.