No. 4,483 in French
interpeller
To question, call out to, or arrest.
In a sentence
Le policier a interpellé le suspect au coin de la rue.
The policeman apprehended the suspect at the street corner.
In this sentence, 'interpeller' is used in the context of law enforcement, where it means to apprehend or take into custody.
Cette œuvre d'art me interpelle profondément.
This artwork profoundly strikes me.
Here, 'interpeller' is used figuratively, meaning to deeply move or call one's attention to something emotionally or intellectually.
Lors du débat, elle a interpellé le ministre avec des questions directes.
During the debate, she called on the minister with direct questions.
In this context, 'interpeller' means to call on or address someone, usually in a formal or confrontational manner.
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