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il rappela

reminded

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rappel to remind + a 3rd person singular past
verb · third singular · past indicative Rare #41,583
reminded Passé simple (literary past tense), most often used in written narratives; corresponds to “reminded” in English.
FR: Elle lui rappela la date du rendez-vous.
EN: She reminded him of the date of the appointment.
Conjugation of rappeler
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third rappela —

La vue des ruines lui rappela le sens de la guerre.

The sight of the ruins reminded him of the meaning of war.

Le journal rappela le correspondant spécial au siège à Tokyo.

The newspaper recalled the special correspondent to headquarters in Tokyo.

Tom rappela à Mary de ne pas être en retard.

Tom reminded Mary not to be late.

Beth protesta, mais sa mère lui rappela qu'elle était terriblement grosse.

Beth protested, but her mother reminded her that she was terribly fat.

Tom rappela.

Tom called back.