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    Appelle (en. Call)

    /a.pɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To invoke or summon someone by name.
    She calls her friend every evening.
    Elle appelle son ami chaque soir.
    To warn or notify a person.
    He calls for help after his fall.
    Il appelle à l'aide après sa chute.
    To refer to something or someone.
    He calls it a rewarding experience.
    Il appelle cela une expérience enrichissante.
    To use a term to designate someone or something.
    They call him the king of exchanges.
    On l'appelle le roi des échanges.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'appellare', meaning 'to call' or 'to name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    calls for help
    Request for help or support.
    appelle au secours
    call it what you want
    Say what you wish about that.
    appelle ça comme tu veux
    she calls everyone
    She calls on everyone.
    elle appelle tout le monde

    Related Words

    call
    Process of solicitation or request.
    appel
    caller
    One who calls.
    appelant
    naming
    Name or title given to something or someone.
    appelation

    Slang Meanings

    To call someone for a quick chat.
    I'm just going to call him for a quick word.
    Je vais juste l'appeler pour un petit mot.
    To call someone to tease them.
    Did you call him just to joke around?
    Tu l’as appelé juste pour rigoler ?