What does téléphoner in French mean?

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

The word téléphoner in French means call, phone, call to announce , call to notify, phone each other, telephone each other, call each other. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word téléphoner

call, phone

verbe transitif indirect (contacter [qqn] via un téléphone)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il suffit de lui téléphoner pour avoir de ses nouvelles.
You need only call him to find out what he's up to.

call to announce , call to notify

verbe transitif (familier (prévenir par téléphone)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La secrétaire a téléphoné l'arrivée de son patron à l'hôtel.
The secretary called to notify the hotel of her boss's arrival.

phone each other, telephone each other, call each other

verbe pronominal (s'appeler au téléphone)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
La mère et la fille se téléphonent tous les mercredis.
The mother and daughter ring each other on Wednesdays.

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