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apparence

appearance, look

noun ah-pah-RAHNSS Less Common

Usage Note

Apparence focuses on outward appearance, often contrasted with reality: les apparences sont trompeuses ('appearances are deceiving'). The expression sauver les apparences means to keep up appearances, a concept central to many French social contexts.

Examples

"Son apparence soignée impressionne tout le monde."

Natural Translation

Her neat appearance impresses everyone.

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