Phrase guide

l'appel du vide

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The urge to do something self-destructive, like jump off a ledge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • She walked along the cliff edge, focusing on ignoring the l'appel du vide calling her to leap.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French appel du vide (call of the void).