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How do you say "call the police" in French?

Appelle la police

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In French, "call the police" is Appelle la police.

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Pronunciation

Say ah-pel lah poh-LEES, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft s at the very end.

Grammar notes

Appelle la police is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

call the police

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Questions about Appelle la police

How do you pronounce Appelle la police?

Say ah-pel lah poh-LEES, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft s at the very end.

Is Appelle la police formal or casual?

Appelle la police is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Appelle la police used in French?

Appelle la police is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (call the police).

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