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    Sembler (en. Seem)

    /sɑ̃.blɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have a certain appearance or impression.
    He seems sick today.
    Il semble malade aujourd'hui.
    To give the impression or appearance of.
    That seems to be a good idea.
    Cela semble être une bonne idée.
    To look, to appear.
    She seems happy with her new job.
    Elle semble heureuse avec son nouveau travail.
    To be perceived or considered as.
    It seems that we won the match.
    Il semble que nous ayons gagné le match.
    To be similar to something.
    These two paintings seem identical.
    Ces deux tableaux semblent identiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'simulare', meaning 'to imitate, to pretend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look like
    to give the impression of
    avoir l'air de
    it seems
    according to what is said
    semble-t-il
    to seem younger
    to appear younger
    sembler plus jeune
    it seems that
    it appears that
    il semble que
    that seems easy
    that appears easy
    cela semble facile

    Related Words

    similar
    which is like another
    semblable
    alike
    which has similarities
    similaire
    appearance
    the way something presents itself
    apparence
    illusion
    a deceptive perception
    illusion
    imitation
    action of reproducing or copying
    imitation

    Slang Meanings

    to look
    This story seems quite funny.
    Ça semble bien marrant cette histoire.
    to seem like
    He seems like a pro in this sport.
    Il semble comme un pro dans ce sport.