appearance

• Nom désignant la manière dont quelqu'un ou quelque chose apparaît aux autres, ou le fait d'apparaître ou d'être présent.

A noun referring to the way someone or something looks to others, or the act of becoming visible or present.

1. Outward lookA2formal

   The way someone or something looks to others.

   apparence extérieure

   • Her appearance at the party was stunning.
   • The building's appearance has changed over the years.
   • He cares a lot about his personal appearance.

   Synonymesairaspectbearingdemeanorguiselookmiensemblance

2. Arrival or presenceB1formal

   The act of arriving or becoming visible.

   Apparition (arrivée ou venue)

   • The singer made a surprise appearance on stage.
   • His sudden appearance startled everyone in the room.
   • The appearance of the first flowers signals spring.

   Synonymesadventarrivalcomingemergencemanifestationmaterializationpresence

   Antonymesdeparturedisappearanceevanescenceexitvanishingwithdrawal

3. Impression or semblanceB2formal

   An impression or false show of something.

   apparence

   • He gave the appearance of being confident, but he was nervous.
   • The company maintained an appearance of stability despite losses.
   • She kept up the appearance of a happy marriage.

   Synonymesairaspectguiseimpressionlookmaskpretensesemblanceshowveneer