Apparu (en. Appeared)

a.pa.ʁy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has become visible or perceptible.
An apocalyptic phenomenon appeared in the sky.
Un phénomène apocalyptique est apparu dans le ciel.
That has arrived or manifested itself.
A new talent quickly appeared on the music scene.
Un nouveau talent a rapidement apparu sur la scène musicale.
That has been reported or witnessed.
An article appeared in the newspaper yesterday.
Un article est apparu dans le journal hier.
That which shows itself or becomes evident.
Public interest has appeared over the years.
L'intérêt du public est apparu au fil des ans.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'apparaître', from the Latin 'apparere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appeared as if by magic
To occur unexpectedly.
apparu comme par magie
to have appeared in the mind
To have a sudden idea.
être apparu à l'esprit
when the opportunity appeared
When a chance has presented itself.
quand l'opportunité est apparue

Related Words

appear
To become visible or evident.
apparaître
reappeared
To have reappeared or returned after an absence.
réapparu
apparition
Act of appearing or phenomenon of appearance.
apparition

Slang Meanings

Appeared or visible without a clear reason.
He made his appearance like a ghost.
Il a fait son apparition comme un fantôme
To arrive suddenly and unexpectedly.
She appeared at the party unexpectedly.
Elle est apparue à la fête sans prévenir.