Rappelez (en. Remember)

/ʁaple/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To call again, to revisit something in memory.
It is necessary to remind children not to run in the hallways.
Il faut rappeler aux enfants de ne pas courir dans les couloirs.
To make someone aware of something.
I remind you that the meeting is at 3 PM.
Je vous rappelle que la réunion est à 15 heures.
To mention something already said or done.
I want to remind you of your previous successes.
Je tiens à rappeler vos succès précédents.

Etymology

From Latin 're-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

remind someone to be orderly
To bring someone back to rules or instructions.
rappeler à l'ordre
to be reminded to follow the rules
To be warned about inappropriate behavior.
se faire rappeler à l'ordre
to remind someone of memories
To evoke memories in someone.
rappeler à quelqu'un des souvenirs

Related Words

reminder
Action of reminding, memory.
rappel
memory
Ability to recall.
souvenir
to memorize
To learn by heart.
mémoriser

Slang Meanings

To informally remind someone of something.
I'm going to remind you of that movie we watched.
Je vais te rappeler ce film qu'on a regardé.
To recall a funny event or situation.
Remember that time we almost missed our train!
Rappelle-toi de cette fois où on a presque raté notre train!