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Mask
01
masque
a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
Exemples
The thief put on a mask to avoid recognition.
1.1
masque
a covering worn on the face to protect against hazards, such as dust, chemicals, or disease
Exemples
Workers wore masks to guard against fumes.
1.3
masque
a substance applied to the face temporarily, then removed to cleanse, nourish, or improve the skin
Exemples
Facial masks help hydrate and refresh the skin.
02
an action, behavior, or strategy intended to hide, disguise, or obscure something
Exemples
The apology was a mask to cover the real intentions.
to mask
01
masquer, couvrir
to use a covering, such as a physical mask or other means, to hide or protect one's face
Transitive: to mask one's face
Exemples
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
Le criminel a tenté de masquer son visage avec une cagoule pendant le braquage.
02
masquer, dissimuler
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Exemples
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
Le politicien a masqué ses véritables motivations derrière une façade de préoccupation.
03
masquer, cacher
to cover or protect a specific part of a photographic surface to stop light from affecting it during exposure
Transitive: to mask part of a photograph
Exemples
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
Pour créer un effet spécial, elle a masqué des parties de la photo pendant le processus de développement.
04
masquer, enrober
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Exemples
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
Elle a utilisé un glaçage au miel pour masquer le jambon pour une saveur sucrée et savoureuse.
05
masquer, dissimuler
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Exemples
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
Le parfum a masqué l'odeur désagréable de la pièce.
