This is the 5644th most frequent French word.
call
The French word "call" does not exist; you may be referring to the English word "call." In French, "call" might correspond to "appel" (a phone call) or "appeler" (to call).
In this instance, 'appelé' (called) indicates calling out or shouting to seek assistance.
Lors de l'accident, personne n'a appelé à l'aide.
During the accident, no one called for help.
In this sentence, 'appeler' (to call) is used to indicate making a phone call to someone.
Je vais appeler mon ami ce soir.
I am going to call my friend tonight.
Here, 'appelle' (calls for) is used metaphorically to mean demanding or requiring attention or action.