L'apparition (en. The apparition)

la-pa-ri-sy-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Phenomenon of sudden visual manifestation.
The appearance of the comet surprised the astronomers.
L'apparition de la comète a surpris les astronomes.
Appearance of a spirit or deity.
Believers speak of the apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Les croyants parlent de l'apparition de la Vierge Marie.
Action of appearing.
The emergence of a new technology changes the market.
L'apparition d'une nouvelle technologie change le marché.

Etymology

From the Latin 'apparitio', meaning 'apparition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the emergence of an idea
Creation or emergence of a new idea.
l'apparition d'une idée
sudden appearance
Unexpected or abrupt arrival of something.
apparition soudaine
to make an appearance
To briefly appear in public.
faire une apparition

Related Words

appear
To manifest or show oneself.
apparaître
vision
Visual perception, often associated with a spiritual experience.
vision
specter
Appearance of a spirit or a ghostly presence.
spectre

Slang Meanings

A surprising appearance.
The star made a surprise appearance at the party.
Cette star a fait une apparition surprise à la fête.
When something happens unexpectedly.
This news is an apparition that shook the city.
Cette nouvelle est une apparition qui a bouleversé la ville.