This is the 4927th most frequent French word.
semblant
Semblant: semblance, appearance.
In this sentence, 'semblant' is part of the expression 'faire semblant,' which means 'to pretend.' It indicates the act of simulating or feigning something that is not true.
Il fait semblant d'être malade pour ne pas aller à l'école.
He pretends to be sick to avoid going to school.
Here, 'semblant' is used as a noun, meaning 'semblance,' referring to an appearance or impression of something, often misleading or superficial.
Cela donne le semblant d'une authenticité perdue.
This gives the semblance of a lost authenticity.
In this sentence, 'semblant' is used to describe a slight trace or suggestion of an emotion or state, here 'happiness.' It reflects a partial or tentative presence.