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.