l'

feminine

/a.pa.ʁɑ̃s/

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Translation

appearance, look

Word origin

From Latin apparentia, from apparere ('to come into sight'). English 'appearance' and 'apparent' come from the same verb.

Origin: Latin
Root: apparentia
English cognates: appearance, apparent

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralapparences

Examples

l'.

You should never judge by appearance.

His appearance has changed a great deal in a year.

Appearances can be deceptive.

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Behind a calm exterior he was hiding his anger.

These appearances mean nothing at all.

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This word is part of lesson 45.