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Conjugation directory
Rappeler is a stem-changing verb (appeler type) that is vital for phone conversations and memory-related expressions. Its pronominal form 'se rappeler' is frequently tested in TEF/TCF.
Use rappeler in the writing section to politely request a callback or to express remembering something, e.g., 'Je vous rappelle demain.'
Peux-tu me rappeler de fermer la porte ?
Can you remind me to close the door?
Do not confuse 'rappeler' (to call back) with 'se rappeler' (to remember); also, 'se rappeler de' is incorrect—it should be 'se rappeler quelque chose' without 'de'.
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.
Rappeler 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.