French Word · Intermediate
apparaître
to appear, to seem
Pronunciation: /a.pa.ʁɛtʁ/
Meaning
to appear, to seem
Example
Dans la nuit, il vit un spectre apparaître.
In the night, he saw a specter appear.
Practice tips
- Practice apparaître out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.