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How do you say "to call out" in French?
appeler
In French, "to call out" is appeler.
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Pronunciation
ah-puh-LAY. Three syllables with stress on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
A regular ER verb with accent marks: j'appelle, tu appelles, il/elle appelle, nous appelons, vous appelez, ils/elles appellent. Double 'l' in singular forms.
Example sentence
Il appelle son ami.
He calls out to his friend.
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How to remember appeler
Appeler comes from 'appel' (a call). When you call out, your voice carries and reaches others.
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Questions about appeler
How do you say "to call out" in French?
In French, "to call out" is appeler. It is a noun.
How is appeler written in French?
appeler is written using the standard French script.
How is appeler used in a sentence?
Use appeler as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il appelle son ami. (He calls out to his friend.).
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