appear

• Verbe indiquant le fait de devenir visible ou perceptible, ou de sembler, de donner une impression.

A verb used to indicate becoming visible or noticeable, or to seem or give the impression of being.

1. A2formal

   To come into sight; to become visible.

   Apparaître (devenir visible)

   • The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
   • A ship appeared on the horizon.
   • Suddenly, a rabbit appeared in the garden.

   Synonymesemergematerializeshow upsurface

   Antonymesdisappearfaderecedevanish

2. Seem or give impressionB1formal

   To seem or look like something, based on appearance or evidence.

   Sembler, paraître

   • She appears tired after the long journey.
   • It appears that we have a problem.
   • He appears to be very knowledgeable about the subject.

   Synonymeslookseem

3. Perform publiclyB2formal

   To take part in a public performance or event.

   Se produire en public

   • The band will appear at the festival next week.
   • She appeared on television to discuss her book.
   • The actor appeared in several Broadway shows.

   Synonymesactfeatureperformplaystar