Translation of "seem" into French

sembler, paraître, apparaître are the top translations of "seem" into French.

seem verb grammar

(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as. [..]

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  • sembler

    verb

    to appear [..]

    I wanted to discuss this with you yesterday, but you didn't seem to want to listen.

    Je voulais en discuter avec toi, hier, mais tu ne semblais pas vouloir écouter.

  • paraître

    verb

    to appear [..]

    Life in Sami's home was not as saintly as it seemed.

    La vie dans la maison de Sami n'était pas aussi sainte qu'il y paraissait.

  • apparaître

    verb

    All-nighters are never as productive as they seem.

    Faire une nuit blanche n'est jamais aussi productif qu'il apparaît.

  • Less frequent translations

    • ressembler
    • avoir l'air
    • avoir l’air
    • paraitre
    • apparoir
    • avoir l’air de

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