Semblez (en. Seem)

/sɑ̃.blɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have the appearance of.
You seem happy today.
Vous semblez heureux aujourd'hui.
To be perceived in a certain way.
It seems that you have worked well.
Il semble que vous ayez bien travaillé.
To give a general impression.
They seem very interested in the project.
Ils semblent très intéressés par le projet.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

do you seem
Are you in a certain condition or state?
semblez-vous
that seems obvious
This appears to be clear and unambiguous.
cela semble évident
you seem tired
You look exhausted.
semblez fatigués

Related Words

seems
Conjugated form in the 3rd person singular of the verb to seem.
semble
similar
Having resemblances or similarities.
semblable
semblance
Outer appearance that can be deceptive.
semblance

Slang Meanings

To look
He looks tired.
Il a l'air fatigué.
To appear
She appears stressed by work.
Elle paraît stressée par le travail.