Apparente (en. Related)

/apaʁãt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which seems to be the case, but can be misleading.
Her apparent confidence actually hides great anxiety.
Sa confiance apparente cache en réalité une grande anxiété.
Relating to what is external, visible.
The apparent simplicity of this artwork conceals great depth.
L'apparente simplicité de cette œuvre d'art cache une grande profondeur.
Which appears, which is perceived by the senses.
The apparent calm of the water's surface was deceptive.
L'apparente tranquillité de la surface de l'eau était trompeuse.

Etymology

From Latin 'apparens', active participle of 'apparere', meaning to appear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

apparently
It seems that this is the case.
apparemment
on the surface
According to what presents itself, outwardly.
en apparence
just an appearance
An illusion, what seems is not real.
juste une apparence

Related Words

apparition
Action of appearing or manifestation.
apparition
to equip
To equip, prepare, set up.
appareiller
related
Close by kinship or relation.
apparenté

Slang Meanings

Something misleading.
Don't trust his smile, it's just an appearance.
Ne te fie pas à son sourire, c'est juste une apparente.
To involve oneself in something without actually being committed.
He is there but his involvement is only apparent.
Il est là mais son implication est seulement apparente.