seeming

• Qui paraît être vrai ou réel, mais qui peut ne pas l'être en réalité ; apparent plutôt que certain.

Describes something that appears to be true or real, but may not actually be so.

1. Apparent but not necessarily realB2formal

   Appearing to be something, especially when this may not be true or accurate.

   apparent mais non nécessairement réel

   • Her seeming indifference was actually a mask for her nervousness.
   • The seeming simplicity of the task was deceptive.
   • Despite his seeming confidence, he was quite anxious inside.

   Synonymesallegedapparentillusoryostensibleoutwardsuperficialsupposed

   Antonymesactualgenuinerealtrue

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose paraît être ainsi d'après des preuves ou une impression.

A verb used to indicate that something appears to be the case based on evidence or impression.

1. Appear to beA1formal

   To give the impression or sensation of being something, based on appearance or feeling.

   sembler / paraître

   • She seems happy with her new job.
   • It seems like a good idea to me.
   • He seems tired after working all day.

   Synonymesappearlooksound

2. Appear to doA2formal

   To appear to have done something or to be doing something.

   Sembler (apparence de faire)

   • They seem to enjoy the party.
   • It seems to rain every afternoon.
   • She seems to know everyone here.

   Synonymesappearlooksound