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Mask
01
masque
a covering for the face, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, worn to protect or hide the face
Exemples
She wore a mask to the masquerade ball.
The thief put on a mask to avoid recognition.
1.1
masque
a nose and mouth covering that prevents the spread of particles and contaminants
Exemples
The surgeon put on a mask before the operation.
J'ai porté un masque pour me protéger et protéger les autres des germes.
Workers wore masks to guard against fumes.
Le médecin a demandé à tout le monde de porter un masque dans la salle d'attente.
1.2
masque, déguisement
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
Exemples
Each mask reflected a different theme or character.
The festival featured hundreds of masks.
1.3
masque
a substance that the face is covered with temporarily and is then removed in order to clean or improve the skin
Exemples
She applied a clay mask for her skincare routine.
Facial masks help hydrate and refresh the skin.
02
masque, dissimulation
activity that tries to conceal something
Exemples
His calm demeanor was a mask for his anxiety.
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
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
Pour se protéger contre la poussière, elle a décidé de masquer son visage avec un tissu en travaillant.
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
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
Il a essayé de masquer sa déception avec un sourire forcé.
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
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
Le photographe a utilisé du ruban pour masquer les bords du film avant de le développer.
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
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
Le chef a décidé de masquer le poulet avec une riche sauce barbecue avant de le servir.
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 loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
La musique forte a masqué les sons de la conversation.
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
Le parfum a masqué l'odeur désagréable de la pièce.
