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    Comparait (en. Compare)

    /kɔ̃.pa.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Official presentation before an authority, such as a judge.
    The defendant appears before the court.
    L'accusé comparait devant le tribunal.
    To be present at a formal event.
    He appears at the opening ceremony.
    Il comparait à la cérémonie d'ouverture.
    To present oneself in a discussion or debate.
    She appears at the meeting to defend her project.
    Elle comparait lors de la réunion pour défendre son projet.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb "comparaitre," originating from the Latin 'comparere,' which means to appear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    appears before the court
    Presents oneself as a party before a tribunal.
    comparait devant la justice
    appears as a witness
    Presents oneself to testify in a legal matter.
    comparait en tant que témoin
    appears in public
    Shows up or participates in an event in front of an audience.
    comparait en public

    Related Words

    appearance
    The action of presenting oneself before a court.
    comparution
    appearing
    A person who presents themselves as a party in a legal case.
    comparant
    compared
    Relates to a comparison between two or more elements.
    comparé

    Slang Meanings

    Unofficial appearance in an informal context.
    He appeared at the party without being invited.
    Il a comparu à la soirée sans être invité.
    To show up unexpectedly.
    She appeared in my dream last night.
    Elle a comparu dans mon rêve la nuit dernière.