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    Comparaître (en. Appear)

    /kɔ̃.pa.ʁɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To present a person or group before a court or authority.
    He must appear before the judge tomorrow.
    Il doit comparaitre devant le juge demain.
    To be visible or to appear in a certain context.
    The issue appeared during the meeting.
    Le problème a comparu lors de la réunion.
    To show oneself or manifest significantly.
    Conflicts can sometimes arise within a team.
    Des conflits peuvent parfois comparaitre dans une équipe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'comparere', meaning 'to show oneself, to appear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to appear in court
    To present oneself before a court for a legal matter.
    comparaitre en justice
    to appear as a witness
    To come before a judicial instance to give testimony.
    comparaitre pour témoigner

    Related Words

    comparison
    The act of comparing, evaluating similarities and differences.
    comparaison
    comparative
    A term used to establish comparisons.
    comparatif

    Slang Meanings

    To show up
    He's going to show up at court without warning.
    Il va se pointer au tribunal sans prévenir.
    To play the good dog
    She plays the good dog, comparing the desired judgment.
    Elle fait le bon chien, comparant le jugement souhaité.