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il semble que

it seems that

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phrase Common #3,649
it seems that Used to express an impression or uncertainty. In more formal French, it is often followed by the subjunctive, especially with “il semble que”; in everyday speech, the indicative is also common. “Il semble que oui” means “it seems so.”
FR: Il semble que nous soyons arrivés trop tard.
EN: It seems that we arrived too late.

Il semble que quelque chose se soit produit.

It seems something happened.

Il semble que l'histoire soit vraie.

It seems that the story is true.

Il semble que les personnes âgées aient des difficultés à utiliser internet.

It seems that older people have difficulty using the internet.

Il semble que Tom a pu obtenir ce qu'il voulait.

It seems that Tom managed to get what he wanted.

Il semble que vous avez eu plus de mal que moi.

It seems you had more difficulty than I did.

— Princesse Mononoké (1997)

Il semble que ça prendra un moment avant que je ne m'habitue à la vie ici.

It seems like it will take me a while to get used to life here.

Il semble que le parti au pouvoir gagnera les élections à venir.

It seems that the ruling party will win the upcoming elections.

Il semble que tout le monde en voulait un.

It seemed like everyone wanted one.

Il semble que vos bagages soient sur le prochain vol.

It looks like your luggage is on the next flight.

Il semble que j'ai de la fièvre.

It seems like I have a fever.

Il semble que le Saint-Père nous espionnait tous.

It seems that the Holy Father was spying on all of us.

— Conclave (2024)

Alors, Dave, il semble que tu as une nana ce week-end.

So, Dave, it looks like you've got a girlfriend this weekend.

— Le Tao de Steve (2000)

Il semble que quelque chose soit arrivé.

It seems something has happened.

Il semble que tu ne t'amuses pas ici.

It seems like you're not having fun here.

Il semble que la magie des ludes opère sur Donnie en ce moment même.

It seems that the magic of the ludes is working on Donnie right now.

— Le Loup de Wall Street (2013)

Il semble que mes rêves ne se réalisent jamais.

It seems my dreams never come true.

Il semble que oui.

It seems so.

— भाग मिल्खा भाग (2013)

Il semble que Tom ait gagné la partie.

It seems Tom has won the game.

Quoi que je tente, il semble que je n'arrive pas à arrêter de fumer.

No matter what I try, I can't seem to stop smoking.

Il semble que le voleur soit passé par la fenêtre.

It seems the thief got in through the window.

Alors, Doyen, il semble que la responsabilité du conclave repose sur vous.

So, Dean, it seems that the responsibility for the conclave rests on you.

— Conclave (2024)

Il semble que tout le monde soit américain.

It seems like everyone is American.

Il semble que votre fils ait des problèmes.

It seems that your son is having problems.

— Day Watch (2006)

Parfois, il semble que tout le monde me déteste.

Sometimes it seems like everyone hates me.

Il semble que j'ai roulé sur quelqu'un.

It seems that I ran someone over.

Il semble que vous vouliez dire au revoir à McLaren.

It seems you wanted to say goodbye to McLaren.

— Senna (2010)

Il semble que le chien veuille manger quelque chose.

It seems the dog wants to eat something.

Il semble que nous en ayons gagné un.

It seems we've won one.

— Conclave (2024)

Il semble que son beau-père travaille au cinéma San Luis, et pas ailleurs.

It seems that his stepfather works at the San Luis cinema, and nowhere else.

— L'Agent secret (2025)

Il semble que certaines opérations ne peuvent pas se dérouler.

It seems that some operations cannot be carried out.

Il semble que vous ne passiez un bon moment ici.

It looks like you're not having a good time here.

Il semble que la saison des pluies a commencé.

It seems the rainy season has begun.

Il semble que monsieur Tanaka ne pourra pas être là demain.

It seems that Mr. Tanaka will not be able to be there tomorrow.

— Assassination (2015)

Il semble que personne ne connaisse la vérité.

It seems that no one knows the truth.

Il semble que Tom est encore ivre.

It seems Tom is still drunk.

Il semble que les parents de Majid étaient de ceux-là.

It seems that Majid's parents were among them.

— Caché (2005)

Il semble que nous soyons tombé dans un piège.

It seems we have fallen into a trap.

Ah, il semble que oui.

Ah, it seems so.

— Conclave (2024)

Comme je le pensais, il semble que ça ait été une question impolie.

As I thought, it seems that was a rude question.

Il semble que vous avez demandé à votre frère de venir à Los Alamos.

It seems you asked your brother to come to Los Alamos.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Il semble que ça fonctionne.

It seems to be working.

Il semble que le magasin soit fermé aujourd'hui.

It seems that the store is closed today.

Il semble que nous serons un peu en retard.

It looks like we'll be a little late.

Il semble que son corps soit dans leur salle de réunion.

It seems that his body is in their meeting room.

— Departures (2008)

Il semble que ces deux-là sont faits l'un pour l'autre.

It seems like those two are made for each other.

Il semble que vous ne soyez pas d'ici.

It seems that you’re not from around here.

Il semble que la saison des pluies ait commencé.

It seems the rainy season has begun.

Il semble que nous avons perdu notre chemin.

It seems we have lost our way.