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émerger

to emerge, to surface

verb eh-mehr-ZHEH Rare

Usage Note

Émerger is used both literally (coming out of water) and figuratively (an idea or talent emerging). It is not used reflexively. The related noun émergence describes the process of something rising to prominence.

Examples

"Le soleil émerge derrière les nuages."

Natural Translation

The sun emerges from behind the clouds.

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