Semble vs Ensemble
The phrase "it appears" in French can be translated in a few different ways, depending on the context:
✅ Common translations:
-
Ça apparaît – It appears / it shows up
→ Used for something literally becoming visible or appearing. -
Il apparaît que… – It appears that…
→ More formal or written French, used when expressing an impression or a conclusion.
Example: Il apparaît que tu as raison. (It appears that you are right.) -
On dirait que… – It seems like / it looks like…
→ Informal, conversational way to say “it appears…”
Example: On dirait qu’il va pleuvoir. (It appears it’s going to rain.) -
Il semble que… – It seems that…
→ Very similar in meaning, often interchangeable with “il apparaît que.”
✍️ Summary:
| English | French Equivalent | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| It appears | Ça apparaît | Something becoming visible |
| It appears that... | Il apparaît que... | Formal or written |
| It seems like... | On dirait que... | Informal / spoken |
| It seems that... | Il semble que... | Neutral, versatile |
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