Semblera (en. Will seem)

/sɑ̃bʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To show an appearance or impression.
He will seem happy at the party.
Il semblera heureux lors de la fête.
To give the impression of being something.
This dress will seem perfect for the occasion.
Cette robe semblera parfaite pour l'occasion.
To appear according to an opinion or perception.
She will seem more confident after these lessons.
Elle semblera plus confiante après ces cours.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'simulare', which means 'to pretend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seem to someone
To be likened to a person or thing.
sembler à quelqu'un
seem like an eternity
To have the impression that something lasts a very long time.
sembler une éternité
it seems obvious
It seems clear or evident.
cela semble évident

Related Words

similar
Having similarities with something else.
semblable
to simulate
To pretend, imitate.
simuler
appearance
The outward aspect of a person or thing.
apparence

Slang Meanings

To look cool.
He will seem too cool with this new car.
Il semblera trop cool avec cette nouvelle voiture.
To pretend to be happy.
She will seem cheerful even if she is sad in reality.
Elle semblera joyeuse même si elle est triste en réalité.