Disparaît (en. Disappears)

/dis.pa.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Ceases to be visible or to exist.
After the fog, the sun disappears.
Après le brouillard, le soleil disparait.
Gets totally lost.
The traces of his passage quickly disappear.
Les traces de son passage disparaitlent rapidement.
Being removed or set aside without leaving a trace.
The important documents disappeared without explanation.
Les documents importants ont disparu sans explication.

Etymology

The verb 'disparaitre' comes from old French 'desparaitre', composed of 'des-' (privative) and 'paraitre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disappears like magic
Happens unexpectedly and without explanation.
disparait comme par magie
disappears into nature
Blends into the landscape or disappears from sight.
disparait dans la nature

Related Words

disappearance
Action of disappearing.
disparition
appearance
Action of appearing.
apparition

Slang Meanings

Disappear in an unpredictable manner.
He decided to disappear from the party without saying anything.
Il a décidé de disparaitre de la fête sans rien dire.
To vanish, to evaporate.
When the boss arrives, everyone disappears!
Quand le boss arrive, tout le monde disparait!