on the face of it

• Utilisé pour décrire comment quelque chose semble ou paraît à première vue, sans examen plus approfondi ni prise en compte de faits cachés.

Used to describe how something appears or seems at first glance, without deeper examination or consideration of hidden facts.

1. Seemingly or apparentlyB2formal

   Used to describe how something appears at first glance, before examining it more closely.

   à première vue

   • On the face of it, the plan seems perfect.
   • On the face of it, the evidence points to his guilt.
   • On the face of it, the offer sounds too good to be true.