faire une apparition

/fɛʁ yn‿apɑʁisjɔ̃/
phraseIntermediate to make an appearance
informal

To appear briefly or unexpectedly, often in a public or social setting.

Il a fait une apparition rapide à la fête avant de partir.

He made a quick appearance at the party before leaving.

Le fantôme a fait une apparition effrayante dans la vieille maison.

The ghost made a frightening appearance in the old house.

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This phrase is often used to describe someone appearing briefly or unexpectedly, without staying long.

Collocations

faire une apparition surpriseto make a surprise appearancefaire une apparition publiqueto make a public appearance

Related Phrases

faire son apparitionphrase
to make one's appearance

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Media

This phrase is often used in media to describe celebrities or characters appearing briefly in a scene or event.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase can be used literally (e.g., a ghost appearing) or figuratively (e.g., a celebrity making a brief appearance).

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'faire' (to do/make) and 'apparition' (appearance), emphasizing a brief or unexpected showing.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing someone appearing at an event or a ghostly figure appearing in a story.

Word Breakdown

faire
to do/make
verb
+
une
a
article
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apparition
appearance
noun
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