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    L'appel (en. The call)

    /la.pɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of appealing to something or someone.
    She made a call for donations for the victims.
    Elle a lancé un appel aux dons pour les sinistrés.
    Message that encourages someone to take action.
    The call for mobilization was heard by everyone.
    L'appel à la mobilisation a été entendu par tous.
    Legal procedure aimed at contesting a decision.
    He decided to appeal the court's decision.
    Il a décidé de faire appel de la décision du tribunal.

    Etymology

    From the verb appeler, from Latin 'appellare' which means 'to call out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency call
    Request for immediate intervention, often by emergency services.
    appel d'urgence
    call to order
    Invitation to adhere to rules or discipline.
    appel à l'ordre
    call for help
    Request for assistance in a dangerous situation.
    appel au secours

    Related Words

    to call
    Action of naming or summoning someone.
    appeler
    caller
    One who appeals or calls.
    appelant
    appellation
    Name given to something or someone.
    appelation

    Slang Meanings

    Call for an informal meeting.
    Let's have a call this afternoon to discuss.
    On se fait un appel cet après-midi pour discuter.
    To make a request casually.
    He made a call for us to go out together this weekend.
    Il a fait un appel pour qu'on sorte ensemble ce week-end.