French word

convocation

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃vokasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounnotice

Example

J'ai reçu une convocation pour la réunion de lundi.

I received a notice for Monday's meeting.

Illustration for convocation (notice)

More examples

La convocation aux parents précise la raison de la réunion.

The summons to parents specifies the reason for the meeting.

Core concept

An official paper or message that assigns attendance to a particular place and date.

Common phrases

  • convocation aux parents

    summons to parents

  • envoyer une convocation

    send a summons

  • convocation pour un entretien

    summons for an interview

Similar words

rappel: A brief notice sent again to remind someone about an earlier message.
avis: A short written notice or communication giving general information.

Definition in French

Lettre ou message officiel qui porte la demande formelle de présence d'une personne à une réunion, une audience ou un entretien à une date précise.

Word origin

Convocation is borrowed from Latin convocatio, built from convocare with con- meaning 'together' and vocare meaning 'to call'.

Usage tips

  • French convocation usually names the notice or summons, whereas English convocation often names an assembly or ceremony.

Other meanings

  • callnoun
  • summonsnoun

Opposites

  • annulationcancellationnoun

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