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    Paraissaient (en. Appeared)

    /paʁɛsɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To seem to be something.
    They seemed pleased with their success.
    Ils paraissaient contents de leur succès.
    To have a particular appearance.
    The landscapes looked magnificent at sunrise.
    Les paysages paraissaient magnifiques au lever du soleil.
    To give the impression of.
    The children seemed tired after the long day.
    Les enfants paraissaient fatigués après la longue journée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'appear', of Latin origin 'parere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he seemed
    He seemed to be a certain way.
    il paraissait
    she seemed angry
    She looked angry.
    elle paraissait en colère
    it seems easy
    It seems simple.
    ça paraît facile

    Related Words

    appear
    To appear, to show oneself.
    paraître
    appearance
    The outward aspect of something or someone.
    apparence
    semblance
    Appearance, way of being.
    semblance

    Slang Meanings

    To look like
    He looked tough.
    Il avait l'air d'un dur.
    To pretend to
    She pretended not to understand.
    Elle faisait mine de ne rien comprendre.