Parurent (en. Appeared)
/pa.ʁœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Third person plural of the verb apparaître in the simple past.
They suddenly appeared in the light.
Ils parurent soudain dans la lumière.
To manifest, to show oneself.
Doubts arose in his mind.
Des doutes parurent dans son esprit.
To make an appearance or a presentation.
The artists appeared on stage after the intermission.
Les artistes parurent sur scène après l'entracte.
Etymology
From the verb apparaître, from Latin 'apparere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
appeared in a burst of laughter
They showed themselves while laughing.
parurent dans un éclat de rire
appeared on the horizon
They became visible on the horizon.
parurent à l'horizon
appeared stronger
They demonstrated increased strength.
parurent plus forts
Related Words
appear
To manifest visibly.
apparaitre
reveal
To make something known.
révéler
go out
To surface, to rise.
sortir
Slang Meanings
To be visible
When the sun rose, the shadows appeared.
Quand le soleil s'est levé, les ombres parurent.
Sudden appearance
They appeared out of nowhere.
Ils ont parurent de nulle part.