No. 1,252 in French
apparition
The appearance or arrival of something or someone, often unexpected.
In a sentence
L'apparition soudaine du chat dans la pièce nous a surpris.
The sudden appearance of the cat in the room surprised us.
Here, 'apparition' is used to describe the unexpected physical emergence of something, specifically the cat.
Son apparition à la télévision a provoqué de nombreuses réactions.
Her appearance on television provoked many reactions.
In this context, 'apparition' refers to the act of someone showing themselves publicly, often in media.
L'apparition d'une lumière étrange dans le ciel a intrigué les habitants.
The appearance of a strange light in the sky intrigued the residents.
Here, 'apparition' is used to denote the occurrence or visibility of something unusual or mysterious.
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