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    D'apparence (en. In appearance)

    /dapɑʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to the visible aspect of a person or thing.
    This product appears to have great quality.
    Ce produit a d'apparence une grande qualité.
    Refers to something that may seem one way without necessarily having the actual characteristics.
    He seems calm on the outside, but he is very nervous inside.
    Il est d'apparence calme, mais il est très nerveux à l'intérieur.
    Which gives a superficial impression.
    His appearance of confidence hides a great insecurity.
    Sa confiance d'apparence cache une grande insécurité.

    Etymology

    From 'appearance', derived from the verb 'appear' with the prefix 'de'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seemingly balanced
    Which seems stable on the surface but may be unstable internally.
    d'apparence équilibré
    a beauty of appearance
    A beauty that is merely superficial.
    une beauté d'apparence

    Related Words

    appearance
    Visible aspect of a person or object.
    apparence
    illusion
    A false representation of reality.
    illusion
    surface
    The outside of an object, as opposed to the inside.
    surface

    Slang Meanings

    Of deceptive appearance.
    His smile was merely for show, but he was full of contempt.
    Son sourire était d'apparence, mais il était plein de mépris.
    Not what it seems.
    All that glitters is not gold in appearance.
    Tout ce scintille n'est pas or d'apparence.