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What is the difference between appeler and verb?

The terms "appeler" and "verb" have distinct meanings in French and English, respectively:

"Appeler" is a French verb that means "to call" or "to name." It's a very common and versatile verb used in various contexts.

"Verb" is an English word that refers to a word class or part of speech that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

Therefore, "appeler" is a specific verb in French, while "verb" is a broader grammatical concept in English.

Here's a breakdown:

* "Appeler" (French): A specific verb meaning "to call" or "to name."

* "Verb" (English): A general term for a part of speech describing actions, states, or occurrences.

Example:

* "J'appelle mon ami." (I call my friend.) - Here, "appeler" is the French verb meaning "to call."

* "The verb 'to run' is an action verb." - Here, "verb" is the English word referring to the part of speech that describes the action "to run."

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