This is the 11700th most frequent French word.
sembler
To seem or appear.
In this sentence, 'sembler' indicates an appearance or impression about a situation.
Il semble que nous avons oublié quelque chose.
It seems that we have forgotten something.
Here, 'sembler' is used to express an observation or judgment based on appearance.
Ce fruit semble être mûr.
This fruit seems to be ripe.
In this context, 'sembler' conveys a personal opinion or impression about a concept.