noun🔗ShareAppelAn application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review."The student filed an appeal to the school board to reconsider the suspension. "L'étudiant a déposé un appel auprès du conseil scolaire pour qu'il reconsidère la suspension.governmentlawpoliticsrightstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'appelThe mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected."The appeal process for challenging the school's decision was lengthy. "La procédure d'appel pour contester la décision de l'école était longue.lawrightgovernmentpoliticsactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDroit d'appelThe right of appeal."The student exercised their appeal to the school board regarding the unfair grade. "L'étudiant a exercé son droit d'appel auprès du conseil scolaire concernant la note injuste.rightlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccusationAn accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public."The family member's appeal was based on the specific harm done to them by their sibling, not on the general wrongdoing. "L'accusation du membre de la famille était basée sur le préjudice spécifique qui lui avait été causé par son frère ou sa sœur, et non sur la faute générale.lawgovernmentpoliticsrighthistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccusationAn accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver."The appeal of the thief's partner in the burglary was considered by the court. "L'accusation du partenaire du voleur dans le cambriolage a été examinée par le tribunal.lawguiltpolicehistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAssignation, appelA summons to answer to a charge."The student received an appeal to appear in court for skipping school. "L'étudiant a reçu une assignation à comparaître devant le tribunal pour avoir séché l'école.lawgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppel, requête, suppliqueA call to a person or an authority for help, proof or a decision; entreaty."He made an appeal for volunteers to help at the festival."Il a lancé un appel aux bénévoles pour aider au festival.communicationdemandlawpoliticsaidessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecoursResort to physical means; recourse."When the argument with my sister became heated, I decided my only appeal was to ask our parents to mediate. "Lorsque l'argument avec ma sœur est devenu houleux, j'ai décidé que mon seul recours était de demander à nos parents de servir de médiateurs.actionlawrightwarmilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAttrait, intérêtPower to attract or interest."The new teacher's enthusiasm had a strong appeal to the students. "L'enthousiasme du nouveau professeur avait un fort attrait pour les élèves.attitudequalityvalueessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppel, recoursA call to or use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion."The teacher's appeal to fairness persuaded the students to accept the new grading policy. "L'appel de l'enseignant à l'équité a persuadé les élèves d'accepter la nouvelle politique de notation.communicationlanguageactionlawpoliticsgovernmentstatedemandrightsocietymoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel à, en appeler àTo call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc."The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, arguing that they had been unfairly penalized. "L'étudiant a fait appel au professeur pour qu'il reconsidère la note d'échec, arguant qu'il avait été pénalisé injustement.lawpoliticscommunicationgovernmentrightactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel à, demander de l'aideTo call on (someone) for aid"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."Je fais appel à vous tous pour aider les orphelins.aidcommunicationdemandlawpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel, interjeter appel(informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision."The student appealed the decision to the principal, hoping for a different outcome on the suspension. "L'étudiant a fait appel de la décision auprès du principal, espérant un résultat différent concernant la suspension.lawgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttirer, plaireTo be attractive."That idea appeals to me."Cette idée m'attire.appearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel à l'arbitreTo ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat"."The batter appealed for a decision, shouting "How's that?" to the umpire. "Le batteur a fait appel à l'arbitre pour une décision, en criant : « Comment est-ce ? »sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccuserTo accuse (someone of something)."The teacher appealed the student of cheating on the exam. "Le professeur a accusé l'élève d'avoir triché à l'examen.lawpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterjeter appel, contesterTo summon; to challenge."The lawyer appealed to the judge to reconsider the harsh punishment. "L'avocat a interjeté appel auprès du juge pour qu'il reconsidère la dure punition.lawactionpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel àTo invoke (used with to)."The student appealed to the teacher for a longer deadline on the project. "L'étudiant a fait appel au professeur pour obtenir un délai plus long pour le projet.lawpoliticscommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
