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    S'appelle (en. Is called)

    s‿a.pɛl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate one's name or identity.
    She is called Marie.
    Elle s'appelle Marie.
    To name oneself, to have a name.
    They are called the Rodriguez.
    Ils s'appellent les Rodriguez.
    Used to ask a question about the name.
    What is your name?
    Comment tu t'appelles ?

    Etymology

    From the verb 'appeler' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What is your name?
    A question to ask someone's name.
    Comment tu t'appelles ?
    He is called like his father.
    Indicates that he has the same name as his father.
    Il s'appelle comme son père.
    She is called this because of her grandmother.
    Indicates that her name has a family origin.
    Elle s'appelle ainsi en raison de sa grand-mère.

    Related Words

    name
    Term that designates a person's identity.
    nom
    identity
    Characteristics that define a person.
    identité
    to call
    The act of giving a name.
    appeler

    Slang Meanings

    In informal settings, it can mean being known by a certain name.
    He is called 'the king of the party' in his neighborhood.
    Il s'appelle 'le roi de la fête' dans son quartier.
    Used to imply a nickname.
    She is called 'the brilliant one' because of her intelligence.
    Elle s'appelle 'la brillante' à cause de son intelligence.