French Word · Beginner
dire
to seem like, to look like
Pronunciation: /diʁ/
Meaning
to seem like, to look like
Example
— Parfaitement... et il a dit à ces dames que c'était un étranger, arrivé récemment à Paris et colossalement riche.
— Perfectly…and he told these ladies that he was a foreigner, recently arrived in Paris and colossally rich.
Practice tips
- Practice dire 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 beginner-level learners.