No. 1,148 in French
interpellé
"Interpellé" means "questioned" or "apprehended" by authorities.
In a sentence
Le policier a interpellé le voleur dans la rue.
The policeman arrested the thief on the street.
In this context, 'interpellé' refers to the action of the policeman apprehending or arresting the thief.
Le député a été interpellé par ses collègues sur sa position politique.
The deputy was questioned by his colleagues about his political stance.
Here, 'interpellé' signifies being questioned or confronted in a formal context.
Le sujet de l'environnement a interpellé beaucoup de citoyens.
The topic of the environment resonated with many citizens.
'Interpellé' in this case means that the topic emotionally or intellectually impacted or resonated with the citizens.
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