French Conversation · Level 49
75 words
French word
apparent
Pronunciation
IPA/apaʁɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveobvious
Example
Il est apparent que tu es fatigué.
It is obvious that you are tired.
More examples
Le signe apparent d'une infection est la fièvre.
The apparent sign of an infection is a fever.
Core concept
Something that presents itself as obvious while leaving room for a different reality.
Common phrases
signe apparent
apparent sign
raison apparente
apparent reason
Similar words
évident: Clearly true and leaving no room for doubt.
vraisemblable: Likely to happen based on experience or circumstances.
clair: Easy to understand because it is clearly expressed or presented.
Definition in French
Qui paraît vrai à première vue, donnant une impression d'évidence qui peut être trompeuse.
Word origin
The French adjective apparent developed from the Latin verb apparere, meaning to appear, through medieval French.
Usage tips
- French apparent can focus on an impression rather than firm proof, so évident is often stronger when certainty is intended.
Other meanings
- apparentadjective
Related words
- apparenceappearancenoun
- apparemmentapparentlyadverb