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    Paraissent (en. Appear)

    /paʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To manifest in an apparent way.
    The results seem satisfactory.
    Les résultats paraissent satisfaisants.
    To look or have the appearance of something.
    They seem younger than they actually are.
    Ils paraissent plus jeunes qu'ils ne le sont réellement.
    To be perceived through signs or impressions.
    The clouds look threatening.
    Les nuages paraissent menaçants.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'appear', derived from the Latin 'parere', meaning 'to appear' or 'to show oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It seems
    It seems to be true.
    Il paraît
    Appear and disappear
    To appear then vanish.
    Paraître et disparaître
    It seems obvious
    It's clear.
    Ça paraît évident

    Related Words

    appear
    To manifest in a visible way.
    paraître
    apparent
    Visible, clear.
    apparent
    appearance
    External aspect.
    apparence

    Slang Meanings

    To look like
    He looks tired after his day.
    Il paraît fatigué après sa journée.
    To give oneself a look
    She looks too 'stylish' for a morning.
    Elle paraît trop 'stylée' pour un matin.