Apparences (en. Appearances)

/apaʁɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The outward aspect of a person or thing.

Appearances can be deceiving.

Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.

Visible characteristics that evoke a certain impression.

She wears clothes that highlight appearances.

Elle porte des vêtements qui mettent en avant les apparences.

Self-presentation, often to give a favorable image.

He pays attention to appearances in his social relationships.

Il prête attention aux apparences dans ses relations sociales.

From the Latin 'apparentia', meaning 'that which shows itself'.

do not trust appearances

Means that one should not judge something or someone solely based on outward appearance.

ne pas se fier aux apparences

to make a good appearance

To behave or present oneself in a way that creates a favorable impression.

faire bonne apparence

appearances can sometimes be deceiving

Reminder that what seems true on the surface may not be so deep down.

les apparences sont parfois trompeuses

apparent

Who presents itself in a certain way but may be different in reality.

apparente

to relate

To establish a relationship or connection between two things.

apparenter

appearance

The act of appearing or making an appearance.

apparition

Playing on appearances

He is not always honest; he plays on appearances.

Il n'est pas toujours honnête, il joue sur les apparences.

At first glance

At first glance, everything seems perfect, but there are hidden problems.

À première vue, tout semble parfait, mais il y a des problèmes cachés.