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French · Français
Translation
appelez la police
Romanization
appelez la police
Pronunciation
ah-play lah poh-lees
When to use it
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
appelez la police — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "call the police".
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You say "appelez la police" in French. The romanized form is "appelez la police", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ah-play lah poh-lees".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ah-play lah poh-lees" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "appelez la police".
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.