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
