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    Paroître (en. Appear)

    paʁwɛtʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To appear or reveal oneself in a certain state or under a certain form.
    He seems tired after this long day.
    Il paraît fatigué après cette longue journée.
    To possibly be perceived as such.
    She appears younger than her age.
    Elle paraît plus jeune que son âge.
    To express oneself in a way that leaves an impression.
    He seems confident during the interview.
    Il paraît sûr de lui durant l'entretien.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pārēscere', which means 'to appear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to come to light
    To become obvious or known to everyone.
    paraître au grand jour
    to appear awkwardly or out of place
    To be out of context in a situation.
    paraitre comme un cheveu sur la soupe
    to appear in a new light
    To be perceived differently, often in a positive way.
    paraître sous un jour nouveau

    Related Words

    appearance
    The act of becoming visible.
    apparition
    to show oneself
    Making an appearance, to show up.
    se montrer
    image
    Perception or representation of something.
    image

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the spotlight.
    He is always appearing at parties.
    Il est toujours en train de paraître dans les soirées.
    To steal the show.
    She loves to appear during festivals.
    Elle adore paraître pendant les festivals.