convoqu

Convoqu is the orthographic stem of the French verb convoquer, meaning to summon or to convene. It is not a standalone dictionary entry but the base to which various endings attach in the full conjugation of the verb. The form derives from Latin convocare, literally “to call together.”

In standard French, the stem convoqu- appears across tenses and moods. Present indicative forms include je convoque, tu convoques, il convoque, nous convoquons, vous convoquez, ils convoquent. The imperfect uses convoqu- plus endings, as in je convoquais and nous convoquions. The present subjunctive forms include que je convoque and que nous convoquions. The past historic and other tenses also draw on the convoqu- stem, for example ils convoquèrent. The past participle is convoqué. The spelling with q-u ensures the hard [k] sound before the following vowels.

Etymology traces convoquer to the Latin convocare, from con- “together” and vocare “to call.” The stem convoqu- is shared with related nouns and verbs, such as convocation (the act of summoning) and convocateur (one who convokes).

In usage, convoquer denotes summoning people to appear, such as a meeting, hearing, or assembly. Examples include Le maire va convoquer une réunion, and Les témoins convoqués doivent se présenter. In English, the direct equivalent verb is convoke or summon, with convocation as the noun form.

See also: convocation, convoke.