What does sembler in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word sembler in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sembler in French.
The word sembler in French means seem + [adjective], seem + [adjective] to , look + [adjective] to, seem to do, seem to to do. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word sembler
seem + [adjective]verbe intransitif (paraître) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Suzanne doit être malade, elle ne semble pas en forme. Cet oiseau est tellement bien peint qu'il semble vivant. This bird is so well painted that it looks alive. |
seem + [adjective] to , look + [adjective] to(paraître aux yeux de [qqn]) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Ce projet me semble parfait ; je vais de ce pas le présenter au directeur. The project seems (or: looks) perfect to me; I'm off to present it to the manager. |
seem to dolocution verbale (paraître faire [qch]) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Jenny semble savoir ce qu'elle fait. La vieille dame semblait respirer avec difficulté. The old lady appeared to be breathing with difficulty. |
seem to to dolocution verbale (paraître faire [qch]) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Ce costume me semble vous aller très bien. I think that suit looks good on you. |
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