verb🔗ShareFaire appel à, interjeter appelTo 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, hoping to vindicate their hard work. "L'étudiant a fait appel au professeur pour qu'il reconsidère la note d'échec, espérant ainsi justifier son dur labeur.lawpoliticsgovernmentrightcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel à, implorerTo 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.aiddemandcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire 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 the higher authority would reconsider the suspension. "L'étudiant a fait appel de la décision auprès du principal, espérant que l'autorité supérieure reconsidérerait la suspension.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre attrayant, plaireTo be attractive."That idea appeals to me."Cette idée m'attire.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appelTo ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat"."The batter hit the ball hard, and the fielder caught it. The batsman appealed, saying, "How's that?" "Le batteur a frappé la balle fort, et le joueur de champ l'a attrapée. Le batteur a fait appel, en disant : « Comment est-ce ? »sportgameChat 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.lawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterjeter appel, contesterTo summon; to challenge."The teacher appealed to the students to work harder on their upcoming project. "Le professeur a interjeté appel auprès des élèves pour qu'ils travaillent plus dur sur leur prochain projet.lawcommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire appel àTo invoke (used with to)."The lawyer is appealing to the judge for a lighter sentence. "L'avocat fait appel au juge pour une peine plus légère.lawcommunicationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppelThe act of making an appeal."The student's appealing to the teacher for an extension on the project was polite and well-reasoned. "L'appel de l'étudiant à l'enseignant pour une prolongation du projet était poli et bien raisonné.actiondemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAttrayant, séduisantHaving appeal; attractive."The idea of a day off from work is always appealing. "L'idée d'une journée de congé est toujours attrayante.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
