Example: Elle a l'air de comprendre la situation rapidement.
Definition
"Avoir l'air de" is a French expression used to indicate that someone or something appears or seems to have a certain quality or to be in a certain state, often based on external impression. For example, it can mean 'to look like' or 'to seem to.'
Translations
To seem
Parecer
De indruk wekken
Semblar
Den Anschein haben
Etymology
The French phrase "avoir l'air de" literally translates to 'to have the air of.' The word 'air' in this context means 'appearance' or 'look.' This expression evolved from the idea of possessing an outward appearance or demeanor that suggests something. Did you know? The word 'air' in English and French shares the same Latin root 'aer,' meaning 'air,' but here it figuratively refers to one's visible manner or expression.
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To seem