M'appelle (en. Call me)

/mapɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To state one's name.
My name is Marie.
Je m'appelle Marie.
To use a form of personal introduction.
In this meeting, I call myself Jean.
Dans cette réunion, je m'appelle Jean.
To refer to oneself by one's name.
Often, I call myself Émilie when I introduce myself.
Souvent, je m'appelle Émilie quand je m'introduis.

Etymology

From the verb 'to call', deriving from the Latin 'appellare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I call myself as I am
I express my true identity.
Je m'appelle comme je suis
He often calls me
He names me frequently.
Il m'appelle souvent

Related Words

call
Act of naming or addressing someone.
appel
name
Term that designates a person.
nom

Slang Meanings

To refer to oneself informally.
In a friendly context, I call myself Alex.
Dans le cadre amical, je m'appelle Alex.
To use a nickname.
Friends call me 'Loulou'.
Les amis m'appellent 'Loulou'.