faire appel

Definitions of faire appel
  1. verb
    take a court case to a higher court for review
    synonyms: appeler
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    type of:
    défier, provoquer
    issue a challenge to
  2. verb
    request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
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    prier, supplier
    appeal or request earnestly
    faire appel à, implorer, invoquer, s'adresser à
    have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
    prier, supplier
    call upon in supplication; entreat
    implorer, supplier
    ask for or request earnestly
    type of:
    demander, prier
    express the need or desire for; ask for
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