interpeller
French → English
(police) To detain: to stop and question someone, often taking them into custody
Les gendarmes ont interpellé le conducteur pour un contrôle d'alcoolémie.
(English) The gendarmes detained the driver for a breathalyzer test.
Le suspect a été interpellé à son domicile tôt ce mercredi matin.
(English) The suspect was apprehended at his home early this Wednesday morning.
(social) To call out: to address someone suddenly to get their attention
Une femme l'a interpellé dans la rue pour lui demander son chemin.
(English) A woman called out to him in the street to ask for directions.
Il a interpellé le ministre lors de la séance à l'Assemblée nationale.
(English) He questioned the minister during the session at the National Assembly.
Entry ID: fr:en:interpeller · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary