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    Apparence (en. Appearance)

    /apaʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The outward appearance of a person or object.
    Her appearance was neat and elegant.
    Son apparence était soignée et élégante.
    The illusion of a reality, often deceptive.
    Behind her calm appearance lay great stress.
    Derrière son apparence calme se cachait un grand stress.
    The set of visible or manifest things.
    The appearance of the building changed after the renovations.
    L'apparence du bâtiment a changé après les rénovations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'apparens', derived from 'apparere', which means 'to appear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At first glance
    Expression indicating that something seems a certain way upon initial observation.
    À première vue
    Appearance is deceptive
    Suggests that things are not always what they appear to be.
    L'apparence est trompeuse
    To make a good appearance
    To strive to give a positive impression to others.
    Faire bonne apparence

    Related Words

    to show oneself
    To show oneself, to be noticed by one's appearance.
    se faire voir
    to relate
    To establish a relationship of appearance or connection.
    apparenter

    Slang Meanings

    To feel good in one's body
    She looks like she has a good appearance, she radiates confidence.
    Elle a l'air d'avoir une bonne apparence, elle rayonne de confiance.
    Subway, work, sleep
    The routine gives her an appearance of monotony.
    La routine lui donne une apparence de monotonie.