Apparent (en. Apparent)

/a.pa.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which is visible, whose reality is manifest.

It is apparent that there is a problem.

Il est apparent qu'il y a un problème.

That which seems to be something, but may not really be.

Her appearance was apparent, but it hid a deep sadness.

Son apparence était apparente, mais elle cachait une profonde tristesse.

That which is evident at first sight.

It is an apparent fact that temperatures are rising.

C'est un fait apparent que les températures augmentent.

Refers to something that is clear, unambiguous.

The advantages of this project are apparent from the start.

Les avantages de ce projet sont apparents dès le début.

From Latin 'apparens, apparentis', present active of 'appare'; meaning 'to appear'.

apparent as a nose in the middle of the face

something very obvious.

apparent comme un nez au milieu du visage

at first glance, it is apparent

at first glance, it seems evident.

à première vue, c'est apparent

the benefits are apparent

the advantages are clear.

les bénéfices sont apparents

appearance

The way something presents itself or is perceived.

apparence

appearance

The act of appearing or the fact that something manifests.

apparition

device

A tool or device that has a specific function.

appareil

It's clear as crystal.

His intentions are apparent, it's clear as crystal.

Ses intentions sont apparentes, c'est clair comme de l'eau de roche.

It's clear-cut.

The rules are apparent, it's clear-cut.

Les règles sont apparentes, c'est limpide.