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Conjugation directory
Appeler is a stem-changing -er verb used for calling someone or naming things. It is essential for introductions, phone calls, and everyday interactions.
Use appeler in TEF/TCF speaking to introduce yourself or ask for names, e.g., 'Je m'appelle Marie.'
Tu peux m'appeler demain matin ?
Can you call me tomorrow morning?
Appeler doubles the 'l' in certain conjugations (j'appelle, tu appelles, il appelle) but not in others (nous appelons). Also, 's'appeler' is pronominal for 'to be called'.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Appeler typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.