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wake-up call in French

wake-up call in French is réveil par téléphone, réveil téléphonique, avertissement.

wake-up call in French

réveil par téléphone
noun
(literally) A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
réveil téléphonique
noun
(literally) A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
avertissement
noun
(figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
coup de semonce
noun
(figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
piqûre de rappel
noun
(figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
signal d'alarme
noun
(figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
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What is "wake-up call" in French?

"wake-up call" in French is réveil par téléphone, réveil téléphonique, avertissement.

Are there other ways to say "wake-up call" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "wake-up call": réveil par téléphone, réveil téléphonique, avertissement, coup de semonce, piqûre de rappel, signal d'alarme.

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