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faire une apparition
/fɛʁ yn‿apɑʁisjɔ̃/
to make an appearance
La star a fait une apparition surprise lors du concert.
The star made a surprise appearance during the concert.
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.
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
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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
verbune
a
articleapparition
appearance
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