Appelant (en. Appellant)
/a.pə.lɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The one making a call, especially by phone.
The caller reported an important incident to the police.
L'appelant a signalé un incident important à la police.
In a legal context, the one appealing a decision.
The caller hopes to win their case at the next hearing.
L'appelant espère gagner son affaire lors de la prochaine audience.
A person trying to contact someone.
She is often the caller in group conversations.
Elle est souvent l'appelante dans les conversations de groupe.
Etymology
Derived from the verb appeler, originating from the Latin 'appellare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
calling for help
A person asking for assistance.
appelant à l'aide
calling to testify
A person invited to provide testimony.
appelant à témoigner
calling for assistance
A person seeking urgent help.
appelant au secours
Related Words
call
Action of contacting someone by phone.
appel
caller
The one making the call.
appelant
appellation
A name given to something.
appelation
Slang Meanings
The one making a phone call
My buddy is the caller of the evening.
Mon pote est l'appelant de cette soirée.
Viewer who dials in
The caller won the contest on the radio.
L'appelant a gagné le concours à la radio.