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    Semblent (en. Seem)

    sɑ̃blɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    to have the appearance of something or someone without necessarily being it.
    The clouds look threatening.
    Les nuages semblent menaçants.
    to have the look or impression of doing something.
    They seem tired after the trip.
    Ils semblent fatigués après le voyage.
    to manifest as a certain thing.
    The results seem promising.
    Les résultats semblent prometteurs.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'seem' from the Latin 'simulare' which means 'to imitate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seem too good to be true
    imply that something can be misleading.
    semblent trop beaux pour être vrais
    they seem to be in shape
    they give the impression of being healthy.
    ils semblent en forme
    that seems familiar
    it evokes a feeling of recognition.
    cela semble familier

    Related Words

    seems
    the singular form of the verb, meaning to look like.
    semble
    similar
    which resembles something.
    semblable

    Slang Meanings

    to look cool
    This band seems too cool.
    Ce groupe de musique semble trop cool.
    to pretend
    She seems happy but is pretending.
    Elle semble heureuse mais fait semblant.