Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Paraissez (en. Appear)

    /pa.ʁɛ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To manifest, to appear, or to give an impression.
    You need to appear confident during the presentation.
    Il faut que vous paraissiez confiants lors de la présentation.
    To be perceived, to give the impression of something.
    She appears very happy despite the difficulties.
    Elle paraît très heureuse malgré les difficultés.
    To show oneself or to display a certain attitude.
    They often appear distracted in class.
    Ils paraissent souvent distraits en classe.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'to appear', from Latin 'apparere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It seems that...
    It is said that...
    Il paraît que...
    To put on a good face
    To present oneself in a good light.
    Faire bonne figure
    To appear in someone's eyes
    To be perceived by someone.
    Paraitre aux yeux de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    to appear
    To have the appearance of something.
    paraître
    appearance
    The outward aspect of something.
    apparence
    presentation
    The act of showing or being shown.
    présentation

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend
    He pretends to be sick to avoid school.
    Il fait semblant d'être malade pour éviter l'école.
    To have a certain style
    She always appears stylish in her clothes.
    Elle paraît toujours chic dans ses vêtements.