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    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.