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masculine

/sɑ̃.blɑ̃/

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Translation

pretence, semblance

Word origin

From the verb sembler ('to seem'), from Latin similare ('to resemble'), from similis ('like, similar').

Origin: Latin
Root: similare
English cognates: semblance, similar

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralsemblants

Examples

He pretends to be asleep when his mother comes in.

She pretended not to see me.

They keep a semblance of calm despite the crisis.

Do not pretend to understand.

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There was a semblance of order in the room.

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This word is part of lesson 31.