Reparaissait (en. Reappeared)
/ʁə.pa.ʁɛ.sɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of appearing again
He reappeared like a hero after the storm.
Il reparaissait comme un héros après la tempête.
To surface again after an absence
She reappeared after months of absence.
Elle reparaissait après des mois d'absence.
To reappear in a given situation
The mystery reappeared every time I saw that old house.
Le mystère reparaissait chaque fois que je voyais cette vieille maison.
To find one's existence again
Childhood memories reappeared in his mind.
Les souvenirs d'enfance reparaissaient dans son esprit.
Etymology
From the verb 'reappear', composed of the prefix 're-' and 'appear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reappear as if by magic
To suddenly and unexpectedly appear.
reparaître comme par magie
reappear on the horizon
To make a comeback after a prolonged absence.
reparaître à l'horizon
reappear in a context
To reemerge in a particular situation.
reparaître dans un contexte
Related Words
reappearing Appearance
The action of showing or becoming visible again.
réap Apparition
reemergence
The process of becoming visible again.
réémergence
renewal
Returning to a previous state or renewal.
renouveau
Slang Meanings
To reappear unexpectedly
He reappeared at the party unannounced, it was crazy!
Il a reparaissait à la fête sans prévenir, c'était fou !
To make a surprise comeback
His return in the middle of the year reappeared as a surprise.
Son retour en milieu d'année reparaissait comme une surprise.