appelais

/a.pə.lɛ/appeler
1.
verbInd1stImpSing1, 2

was calling / used to call (imperfect of appeler; can mean calling on the phone, calling out, calling by name, or summoning)

Je t'appelais justement quand tu es entré.

I was actually calling you when you walked in.

Synonyms:téléphoner, contacter, crier, nommer, faire venir