il rappela

reminded, called back

→ rappeler
rappel to remind + a 3rd-person singular past
verb · 3rd-person singular, past tense Rare #47,312
reminded This is a literary past tense, often used in written narratives.
FR: Elle lui rappela son rendez-vous.
EN: She reminded him of his appointment.
called back This is a literary past tense, often used in written narratives.
FR: Le médecin rappela son patient.
EN: The doctor called his patient back.
Conjugation of rappeler
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third rappela —

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.

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.