put in an appearance

US /pʊt ɪn ən əˈpɪr.əns/
UK /pʊt ɪn ən əˈpɪr.əns/
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faire une apparition, se montrer

to attend an event or place for a short time, often out of obligation or politeness, rather than genuine interest

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I'll just put in an appearance at the party and then head home.
Je vais juste faire une apparition à la fête et ensuite rentrer chez moi.
She felt obligated to put in an appearance at her cousin's wedding.
Elle se sentait obligée de faire une apparition au mariage de sa cousine.