The French verb "rappeler" means "to remind/call back" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "rappeler" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "rappeler" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | rappele |
| tu | you (informal) | rappeles |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | rappele |
| nous | we | rappelons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | rappelez |
| ils/elles | they | rappelent |
Il rappelle les règles du jeu.
He reminds everyone of the game rules.
How to Conjugate "rappeler" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai rappelé |
| tu | you (informal) | as rappelé |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a rappelé |
| nous | we | avons rappelé |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez rappelé |
| ils/elles | they | ont rappelé |
Elle a rappelé sa mère.
She called her mother back.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | rappelais |
| tu | you (informal) | rappelais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | rappelait |
| nous | we | rappelions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | rappeliez |
| ils/elles | they | rappelaient |
Il rappelait souvent ses souvenirs.
He used to recall his memories often.
How to Conjugate "rappeler" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | rappelerai |
| tu | you (informal) | rappeleras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | rappelera |
| nous | we | rappelerons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | rappelerez |
| ils/elles | they | rappeleront |
Il rappellera sa mère ce soir.
He will call his mother back tonight.
How to Conjugate "rappeler" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | rappelerais |
| tu | you (informal) | rappelerais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | rappelerait |
| nous | we | rappelerions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | rappeleriez |
| ils/elles | they | rappeleraient |
Elle rappellerait son fils vite.
She would call her son back quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions About "rappeler"
Is "rappeler" regular or irregular in French?
"Rappeler" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "rappeler" mean in English?
The French verb "rappeler" means "to remind/call back" in English.
How do you conjugate "rappeler" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → rappele, tu → rappeles, il/elle/on → rappele, nous → rappelons, vous → rappelez, ils/elles → rappelent.
How many tenses does "rappeler" have in French?
"Rappeler" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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