Disparaissaient (en. Disappeared)
[dis-pa-re-sè]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To cease being visible or present.
The stars gradually disappeared at dawn.
Les étoiles disparaissaient peu à peu à l'aube.
To fade away or evaporate.
The illusions faded away, giving way to reality.
Les illusions disparaissaient, laissant place à la réalité.
To slip away or extinguish.
The memories of this event disappeared over time.
Les souvenirs de cet événement disparaissaient avec le temps.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to disappear', formed from the prefix 'dis-' and the verb 'to appear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to disappear into nature
To become invisible in the natural surroundings.
disparaître dans la nature
to disappear off the radar
To no longer be monitored or followed.
disparaître des radars
to make disappear
To remove or hide something so that it is no longer visible.
faire disparaître
Related Words
disappearance
The action of disappearing.
disparition
dissolution
The process by which something dissolves or disappears.
dissolution
invisibility
The state of being invisible.
invisibilité
Slang Meanings
To get lost
He completely disappeared after that shock.
Il s'est complètement disparu après ce choc.
To slip away
She disappeared before I even realized it.
Elle a disparu avant même que je ne m'en rende compte.