interpeller
interpeller
ɛ̃tɛʁpɛle
eterpele
interpoler

Definition & Meaning of "interpeller"in French

interpeller
01

to call out, to shout at

adresser la parole à quelqu'un brusquement ou avec insistance 
interpeller definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Strong
Auxiliary verb
avoir
1st person singular
interpelle
1st person plural
interpellons
Future 1st person
interpellerai
Present participle
interpelant
Past participle
interpellé
Imperfect 1st person plural
interpellions
Examples
Le professeur a interpellé l'élève qui ne suivait pas le cours. 

The teacher called out to the student who wasn't paying attention.

02

to detain and question

arrêter et questionner quelqu'un dans un cadre légal 
interpeller definition and meaning
Examples
Les agents ont interpellé le dealer en pleine transaction. 

Officers detained the drug dealer mid-transaction.

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