French Word · Advanced
convoquer
to summon / to convene
Pronunciation: kohn-vo-KAY
Meaning
To call people together for a meeting or to appear in court.
Example
Le directeur a convoqué une réunion d'urgence.
The director summoned an emergency meeting.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice convoquer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French word.