S’appelait (en. Was called)

/s‿a.pə.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates the name given to a person or thing.

She was called Marie when she lived here.

Elle s’appelait Marie lorsqu’elle vivait ici.

Used to talk about the name of an object or a place.

This book was called 'Les Misérables'.

Ce livre s’appelait 'Les Misérables'.

To tell a story in the past concerning a name.

His name was Jean and he was very well-known in the region.

Il s’appelait Jean et était très connu dans la région.

Comes from the Latin verb 'appellare', which means 'to call'.

was called otherwise

To have another name.

s'appelait autrement

I don't remember what he was called

I don’t remember his name anymore.

je ne me rappelle plus comment il s'appelait

He was called that for a reason

His name had a special meaning.

il s'appelait ainsi pour une raison

to call

To say a name or give a name to something.

appeler

name

A word by which a person or a thing is designated.

nom

nickname

A familiar or affectionate name given to a person.

surnom

To call someone in a familiar way.

He was called 'the wise one' because of his advice.

On l’appelait 'le sage' à cause de ses conseils.

To name humorously.

He was called 'the barbecue king' during the parties.

Il s’appelait 'le roi du barbecue' pendant les fêtes.