Rappelant (en. Recalling)

/ʁapə.lɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That makes one think of something.

This fragrance is reminiscent of our summer trip.

Ce parfum est rappelant de notre voyage en été.

Evoking a memory or an experience.

The images from the documentary were reminiscent of a past I had forgotten.

Les images du documentaire étaient rappelantes d'un passé que j'avais oublié.

That resembles something.

This situation is reminiscent of an episode from my youth.

Cette situation est rappelante d'un épisode de ma jeunesse.

From the verb rappeler, with the suffix -ant forming an adjective.

reminding to order

To warn someone or make a stern remark.

rappelant à l'ordre

reminding of the past

To evoke old memories.

rappelant le passé

reminding of a date

To mention an important date.

rappelant une date

to remind

To remind of something.

rappeler

to evoke

To bring forth memories or images.

évoquer

to recall

To recall memories.

remémorer

Something that puts you back in the mood.

This movie is a reminder of our childhood.

Ce film, c'est un rappelant de notre enfance.

In a nostalgic way.

These songs are so reminiscent of the 90s.

Ces chansons sont tellement rappelantes des années 90.