Also means
ghost, apparition
Usage Note
Apparition covers both the literal sense of something or someone suddenly appearing and the supernatural sense of a ghost or vision. Faire une apparition (to make an appearance) is a set phrase used when someone shows up briefly at an event. In religious contexts it refers to a divine vision or Marian apparition.
Examples
"Son apparition a surpris tout le monde."
Natural Translation
Her appearance surprised everyone.
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