appealing

• Décrit quelque chose d'attrayant ou d'intéressant, qui suscite l'intérêt ou le désir.

Describes something that is attractive or interesting, arousing interest or desire.

1. Attractive or interestingB1formal

   Pleasing or attractive in a way that makes you want to have or do something.

   attrayant

   • The job offer was very appealing to her.
   • That cake looks appealing with all the frosting.
   • His proposal sounds appealing to the investors.

   Synonymesalluringattractivecaptivatingcharmingdelightfulengagingenticingfetchinginvitingpleasingtemptingwinning

   Antonymesdisgustingoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiverevoltingunappealingunattractive

2. Pleading or beggingB2formal

   Expressing a request or desire in a way that tries to persuade someone.

   suppliant / implorant

   • She gave him an appealing look to help her.
   • His voice had an appealing tone when asking for forgiveness.
   • The puppy's appealing eyes made everyone want to adopt it.

   Synonymesimploringpleadingsuppliantsupplicant

• 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