No. 1,885 in French

paraît

"Seems" or "appears."

In a sentence

Il paraît qu'il va pleuvoir demain.
It seems that it will rain tomorrow.
Used to express an assumption or information heard from others regarding the future weather.
Ce livre paraît très intéressant.
This book seems very interesting.
Used to describe the apparent characteristics of a book based on its cover or description.
Elle paraît toujours heureuse malgré les défis.
She always seems happy despite the challenges.
Used to denote the visible or perceived emotional state of a person.

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