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convoquer

to summon

verb kon-vo-KEH Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to convene

Usage Note

Convoquer is typically used in official or hierarchical settings — a judge convoque a witness, a boss convoque an employee, a parliament is convoqué for a session. The related noun is convocation (f), the written summons or notice, which is often the document you receive before an exam or hearing.

Examples

"Le directeur a convoqué tous les employés ce matin."

Natural Translation

The director summoned all employees this morning.

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