apparences

/a.pa.ʁɑ̃s/apparence
1.
nounfemininePlur

outward appearance

external aspect

looks

Il ne faut pas se fier aux apparences : ce type est vraiment sympa.

You shouldn't trust appearances: that guy is actually really nice.

Synonyms:aspect, allure, air
2.
nounfemininePlur

keeping up appearances

social façade

pretence

Ils sauvent les apparences devant les voisins.

They're keeping up appearances in front of the neighbours.

Synonyms:façade, faux-semblant, semblant