rappel

reminder, recall

noun rah-PEL Rare

Also means

curtain call, encore

Usage Note

Rappel covers several related meanings: a reminder or recall notice (un rappel de paiement is a payment reminder), a curtain call in theatre, and a booster vaccine dose (un rappel vaccinal). In climbing, faire un rappel means to abseil down a rope. The verb is rappeler and the reflexive se rappeler means 'to remember'.

Examples

"Il a reçu un rappel pour son rendez-vous médical."

Natural Translation

He received a reminder for his medical appointment.

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