Usage Note
Apparence focuses on outward appearance, often contrasted with reality: les apparences sont trompeuses ('appearances are deceiving'). The expression sauver les apparences means to keep up appearances, a concept central to many French social contexts.
Examples
"Son apparence soignée impressionne tout le monde."
Natural Translation
Her neat appearance impresses everyone.
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