Rappelle (en. Reminds)

/ʁapɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To recall or evoke something.
He often recalls his childhood memories.
Il rappelle souvent ses souvenirs d'enfance.
To bring something to someone's attention.
She reminds her friends of tomorrow's meeting.
Elle rappelle à ses amis le rendez-vous de demain.
To summon someone again.
The teacher calls his students back for an extra lesson.
Le professeur rappelle ses élèves pour une leçon supplémentaire.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'repellere' meaning to repel, and the prefix 're-' indicating a return.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I'll call you back.
I remember you or I’m getting back in touch with you.
je te rappelle
Call me back.
Contact me again or give me a sign.
rappelle-moi
Does he remember me?
Does he remember me?
me rappelle-t-il?

Related Words

memory
The action of keeping a past event in mind.
souvenir
memory
The ability to retain and evoke information.
mémoire
evocation
The action of evoking something.
évocation

Slang Meanings

To informally remind someone of something.
Remind me not to forget the cake.
Rappelle-moi de ne pas oublier le gâteau.
To evoke memories in a friendly way.
We remember our old jokes.
On se rappelle de nos vieilles blagues.