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    L'apparence (en. The appearance)

    /la.paʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An external aspect that can influence a person's judgment.
    Appearances can sometimes be deceptive.
    L'apparence peut parfois tromper.
    The visual impression one has of someone or something.
    He took care of his appearance for the interview.
    Il a soigné son apparence pour l'entretien.
    The superficial nature of a situation.
    Behind this beautiful appearance lies a difficult reality.
    Derrière cette belle apparence se cache une réalité difficile.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'apparentia', derived from 'apparere', meaning 'to appear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To deceive appearances
    To make believe something that is not real.
    tromper l'apparence
    At first glance
    According to its initial appearance.
    à première vue
    Not to rely on appearances
    Advice not to judge solely based on the exterior.
    ne pas se fier aux apparences

    Related Words

    Apparent
    That which is visible, that which shows itself.
    apparente
    Appearance
    The action of appearing or the act of showing oneself.
    apparition
    Device
    An instrument or set of elements that has a function.
    appareil

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good appearance but be shallow.
    He is good-looking but it's just bluff, it's appearance that counts.
    Il est joli mais c'est juste du bluff, c'est l'apparence qui compte.
    To focus on the exterior at the expense of the content.
    In his group, appearance is strategic, aiming for popularity.
    Dans son groupe, l'apparence est stratégique, on vise la popularité.