call

En français : appel, cri, chant, visite

1. A cry or shout. (countable, uncountable) · He heard a call from the other side of the room.
2. The characteristic cry of a bird or other animal. (countable, uncountable) · That sound is the distinctive call of the cuckoo bird.
3. A beckoning or summoning. (countable, uncountable) · I had to yield to the call of the wild.
4. A telephone conversation; a phone call. (countable, uncountable) · I received several phone calls today.· I received several calls today.
5. An instance of calling someone on the telephone. (countable, uncountable) · I made a call to Jim, but he didn’t answer.
6. A short visit, usually for social purposes. (countable, uncountable) · I paid a call to a dear friend of mine.
7. A visit by a ship or boat to a port. (countable, uncountable) · The ship made a call at Southampton.
8. A decision or judgement. (countable, uncountable) · That was a good call.

Pluriel calls