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    Parait (en. Seems)

    /pa.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To state something, to regard it as true or real.
    It seems that the concert was incredible.
    Il parait que le concert a été incroyable.
    To have a certain appearance.
    She seems tired today.
    Elle parait fatiguée aujourd'hui.
    To be on the surface, in an observable aspect.
    The problem seems more serious than it is.
    Le problème parait plus sérieux qu'il ne l'est.

    Etymology

    From the verb "paraître," of Latin origin 'parere.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    That seems obvious.
    This seems clear and unambiguous.
    Ça parait évident
    It seems, they say.
    It is said, it appears that.
    Parait-il
    It appears that...
    It is supposed that.
    Il parait que

    Related Words

    appear
    Vocabulary that refers to the action of showing oneself or revealing oneself.
    paraître
    appearance
    The outer aspect of something or someone.
    apparence
    substantial
    That which is essential or fundamental.
    substantielles

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a rumor that seems true.
    They say he won the lottery, but that seems suspicious.
    On dit qu'il a gagné au loto, mais ça parait suspect.
    Expresses a shared state of mind.
    That seems tough for the exam tomorrow!
    Ça parait chaud pour l'examen demain!