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    Appela (en. Called)

    /a.pə.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To invite someone to present themselves or to manifest.
    He called his friend to go out together.
    Il appela son ami pour sortir ensemble.
    To use a name to designate someone or something.
    She called her dog Max.
    Elle appela son chien Max.
    To appeal to, to solicit.
    He called for help when he was in danger.
    Il appela à l'aide quand il était en danger.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'appellare', which means 'to call'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    call for help
    To ask for assistance.
    appeler à l'aide
    to call oneself
    To name oneself, to be designated by a name.
    s'appeler
    call for help
    To ask for emergency help.
    appeler au secours

    Related Words

    call
    Action of appealing, of soliciting.
    appel
    caller
    A person who calls.
    appelant
    appellation
    A name given to someone or something.
    appelation

    Slang Meanings

    To call someone for small gossip.
    I'm going to call Marie to discuss the latest rumor.
    Je vais appeler Marie pour discuter de la dernière rumeur.
    To call for help in an ironic way.
    He called for help while mocking.
    Il a appelé au secours alors qu'il se moquait.