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

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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