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    Paraîtrait (en. Would appear)

    /paʁɛtʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To present oneself in a way that highlights certain characteristics.
    He would appear smarter if he spoke less quickly.
    Il paraîtrait plus intelligent s'il parlait moins vite.
    To seem, to give the impression of being.
    She would appear tired after a long journey.
    Elle paraîtrait fatiguée après un long voyage.
    To show a certain state or a mode of behavior.
    He would appear angry, but it was just a façade.
    Il paraîtrait en colère, mais c'était juste une façade.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'paraître', derived from Latin 'parere' which means 'to appear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to appear like a fish out of water
    To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
    paraître comme un poisson hors de l'eau
    to appear upside down
    To be in disorder or poorly organized.
    paraître sans-dessus-dessous
    to appear larger than life
    To have an exaggerated presence or impact.
    paraître plus grand que nature

    Related Words

    paraître
    To know or show something by being visible.
    paraître
    visibility
    The quality of being easily discernible or perceptible.
    visibilité
    aspect
    The appearance or outward form of something.
    aspect

    Slang Meanings

    To have a bad attitude.
    He acts as if he would appear above it all.
    Il agit comme s'il paraîtrait au-dessus de tout.
    To be hypocritical or to play a role.
    She is always trying to appear, but it's just a mask.
    Elle est toujours à paraître, mais c'est juste un masque.