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    Semblèrent (en. Seemed)

    sã-bler

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express the appearance or illusion of a state or quality.
    They seemed surprised by the news.
    Ils semblèrent surpris par la nouvelle.
    To indicate a resemblance or similarity.
    These two paintings seem similar.
    Ces deux tableaux semblent semblables.
    To emit a visual or emotional impression.
    She seemed sad after the event.
    Elle semblait triste après l'événement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to seem', derived from the Latin 'similare' which means to make resemble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it seems that
    It gives the impression that.
    il semble que
    that seems true
    It appears authentic.
    cela semble vrai
    it looks like
    It’s a way of saying that it seems to be the case.
    on dirait que

    Related Words

    seems
    Form with a similar meaning, in the present.
    semble
    semblance
    Appearance or outward form.
    semblance
    simulacrum
    Deceptive representation or imitation.
    simulacre

    Slang Meanings

    To look like
    She really seems excited for the concert.
    Elle semble vraiment excitée pour le concert.
    To pretend
    He seemed to care, but he didn't really mean it.
    Il semblait se soucier, mais il ne le pensait pas vraiment.