Appelons (en. Let's call)

/a.pə.lɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To use a name or term as identification.

We call our dog Max.

Nous appelons notre chien Max.

To call someone, invite them, or contact them.

We call a doctor in case of emergency.

Nous appelons un médecin en cas d'urgence.

To consider or classify something in a certain way.

We call this a masterpiece.

Nous appelons cela un chef-d'œuvre.

The verb 'appeler' originates from the Latin 'appellare', which means 'to call upon'.

let's call a spade a spade

To say things as they are.

appelons un chat un chat

let's call things by their name

To clearly identify a situation or a problem.

appelons les choses par leur nom

calling for help

To ask for assistance or support.

appelons à l'aide

to call

Infinitive verb meaning 'to call upon someone'.

appeler

call

Noun referring to the action of calling.

appel

To call someone following a festive event.

After the party, we decided we would call him to chat.

Après la fête, on a décidé qu'on va l'appeler pour discuter.