appel/a.pɛl/
noun · A2 · Frequency 573
nounmasculine
Meanings
call
Refers to making a sound to attract attention or summon someone.
appeal
Legal term referring to requesting a higher court to review a judgment.
Examples
J'ai entendu un appel depuis le jardin.
I heard a call from the garden.
Son appel à l'aide a attiré l'attention des voisins.
His call for help drew the neighbors' attention.
L'avocat a annoncé un appel contre le jugement.
The lawyer announced an appeal against the judgment.
Collocations
- répondre à un appelanswer a call
- interjeter appellodge an appeal
Common mistakes
Je dois répondre un appel.
Je dois répondre à un appel.
When appel means a call, the verb répondre must be followed by the preposition à; appel cannot be used as its direct object.
Related words
synonymcricry; shout; scream
nounmasculine
Meanings
call
Refers to making a sound to attract attention or summon someone.
appeal
Legal term referring to requesting a higher court to review a judgment.
Examples
J'ai reçu plusieurs appels pendant la réunion.
I received several calls during the meeting.
Les appels du public ont cessé après minuit.
The public's calls stopped after midnight.
Les appels de la défense seront examinés le mois prochain.
The defense appeals will be examined next month.