What does appelé in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word appelé in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use appelé in French.

The word appelé in French means called, be destined for, conscript, person with a vocation, person with a calling, call, call, call, call, appeal against, be called, talk, speak, call, call, appeal to, unpaid subscribed capital, be called to the polls. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word appelé

called

adjectif (qui porte le nom de)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
J'avais un chat appelé Gaspard.
I used to have a cat called Gaspard.

be destined for

locution verbale (destiné à)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Dans les années à venir, cette usine de textile est appelée à disparaître.
This textile factory is destined for closure in the next few years.

conscript

(conscrit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'appelé part faire son service militaire.
The conscript is leaving to do his military service.

person with a vocation, person with a calling

(prédestiné)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a beaucoup d'appelés en médecine, mais peu concrétisent leur projet.
Many are called to practise medicine, but few make their career a reality.

call

verbe transitif (prénommer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ta petite sœur, nous l'appellerons Jeanne.
We'll call your little sister Jane.

call

verbe transitif (interpeller)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Quand le dîner est prêt, elle sort pour appeler les enfants. À la sortie de l'école, Jean appelle sa maman.
John calls to his mum when he sees her waiting for him at the school gates.

call

verbe transitif (faire venir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je vais appeler un taxi pour aller à la gare. Appelle l'ascenseur, j'arrive.
I'm going to call for a taxi to go to the station.

call

verbe transitif (contacter par téléphone)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je t'appellerai lorsque j'arriverai à la gare.
I'll call you when I get to the station.

appeal against

verbe transitif indirect (Droit : contester)

Pierre appelle de la décision du tribunal.
Peter is appealing against the court's decision.

be called

verbe pronominal (avoir comme nom)

Ma fille s'appelle Jeanne. Bonjour, je m'appelle Damien.
Hello, my name is Damian.

talk, speak

verbe pronominal (se téléphoner)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Bon, on s'appelle et on en reparle ? Cette mère et sa fille s'appellent tous les jours.
That mother and daughter call each other every day.

call

verbe transitif (inciter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les syndicats appellent les ouvriers à la grève.
The unions are calling the workers to strike.

call

verbe transitif (nécessiter) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je pars, le travail m'appelle.
I'm off - work calls.

appeal to

verbe transitif indirect (s'en remettre à)

J'en appelle à votre clémence.
I appeal to your mercy.

unpaid subscribed capital

nom masculin (finance : somme restant dûe) (Finance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be called to the polls

locution verbale (avoir à voter)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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