Semblerait (en. Would seem)
/sɑ̃.blə.ʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To express an appearance or an impression.
It would seem that it is going to rain today.
Il semblerait qu'il va pleuvoir aujourd'hui.
To indicate a possibility or a hypothesis.
That would seem to be a good idea.
Cela semblerait être une bonne idée.
To state an opinion based on observations.
She would seem happy according to her smile.
Elle semblerait heureuse selon son sourire.
To express doubt or conjecture.
It would seem that he has changed his mind.
Il semblerait qu'il ait changé d'avis.
Etymology
From the verb 'seem', of Latin origin 'simulare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
That would seem obvious.
This seems to be a logical conclusion.
Cela semblerait évident.
It seems that...
It is assumed that...
Il semblerait que...
You would seem tired.
It seems that you are tired.
Vous sembleriez fatigué.
Related Words
seem
To make it appear, to look like.
sembler
appearance
The external aspect of something.
apparence
impression
What emanates from a person or thing.
impression
Slang Meanings
To look like
He looks tired.
Il a l'air d'être fatigué.
To resemble
It looks like a bad movie.
Ça ressemble à un mauvais film.