appelaient

/ap(ə)lɛ/appeler
1.
verbIndicative1stImperfectPlural3

call (by phone) — they used to call / they were calling

call out / shout to — they shouted to

name / call (someone or something) — they called (named)

Mes parents m'appelaient tous les soirs quand j'étais en vacances.

My parents used to call me every night when I was on vacation.

Synonyms:téléphoner, crier, nommer, contacter