appeal

• Nom désignant une demande ou un appel à l'aide, au soutien ou à la sympathie ; également la qualité de ce qui est attrayant ou intéressant.

A noun referring to a request or call for support, help, or sympathy; also, the quality of being attractive or interesting.

1. AttractivenessB1formal

   The quality of being attractive or interesting to people.

   attrait

   • The idea has a lot of appeal to young voters.
   • The beach resort has great appeal for families.
   • She has a natural appeal that draws people to her.

   Synonymesallureattractionattractivenesscharmdrawenchantmentfascinationglamourinterestmagnetismpull

   Antonymesoffensivenessrepulsivenessunattractiveness

2. Legal appealB2formallegal

   A formal request to a higher court to change a previous decision.

   Appel (juridique)

   • The defendant filed an appeal against the verdict.
   • The appeal was heard by the Supreme Court.
   • Her appeal was successful, and she was acquitted.

3. Urgent requestB2formal

   A sincere request for help or support.

   Appel urgent

   • The charity made an appeal for donations after the disaster.
   • The president issued an appeal for national unity.
   • They launched an appeal to find missing volunteers.

   Synonymescryentreatypetitionpleaprayerrequestsupplication

   Antonymescommanddemanddenialrefusal

• Verbe signifiant faire appel d'une décision devant une juridiction supérieure, ou demander sérieusement de l'aide ou du soutien, ou encore attirer l'intérêt ou l'attention.

A verb used to request a higher court to reconsider a decision, or to make a serious request for help or support.

1. Attract or interestB1formal

   To be attractive or interesting to someone.

   Attirer, intéresser

   • This book appeals to young readers.
   • The idea of traveling appeals to me greatly.
   • Classic cars appeal to collectors worldwide.

   Synonymesallureattractcaptivatecharmengagefascinateinterest

   Antonymesboredisgustoffendrepel

2. Make a requestB2formal

   To make a serious or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.

   Faire appel (à)

   • She appealed to the judge for mercy.
   • The charity appeals for donations to help refugees.
   • He appealed to the public for information about the crime.

   Synonymesaskbeseechentreatimplorepetitionrequestsue

3. Challenge a decisionC1formallegal

   To formally request a higher court to change a previous decision.

   Faire appel

   • The defendant appealed against the guilty verdict.
   • They appealed the decision to a higher authority.
   • The company appealed the fine imposed by regulators.

   Synonymeschallengecontestdisputepetition