L'appelait (en. Called him)

[la.pɛ.le]

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To signal someone informally.
He called her with a wave of his hand.
Il l'appelait avec un geste de la main.
To use a term of endearment for someone.
He affectionately nicknamed her and called her 'my little one'.
Il la surnommait affectueusement et l'appelait 'ma puce'.