Apparaissaient (en. Appeared)

/apaʁɛsɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To show oneself or become visible.
The stars appeared in the night sky.
Les étoiles apparaissaient dans le ciel nocturne.
To be perceived or felt.
Doubts appeared in his mind.
Des doutes apparaissaient dans son esprit.
To manifest, to reveal oneself.
New information appeared every day.
De nouvelles informations apparaissaient chaque jour.

Etymology

From the verb appear, derived from the Latin 'apparere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appear as if by magic
To show oneself suddenly, unexpectedly.
apparaître comme par magie
come to light
To become evident or known.
apparaître au grand jour
appear in a dream
To be seen in a dream, often in a symbolic manner.
apparaître dans un rêve

Related Words

appear
To become visible.
apparaître
appearance
The way in which something or someone presents itself.
apparence
apparent
That which is visible or manifest.
apparent

Slang Meanings

To be suddenly present.
He appeared just when I needed him.
Il apparaissait juste quand j'avais besoin de lui.
To manifest quickly.
Problems appear unexpectedly.
Les problèmes apparaissent sans prévenir.