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    Déguisement (en. Disguise)

    /deɡiz.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Costume or set of clothes worn to change one's appearance.
    For the Halloween party, she chose a witch disguise.
    Pour la fête d'Halloween, elle a choisi un déguisement de sorcière.
    Device used to mask one's identity.
    His disguise was so good that he managed to fool everyone.
    Son déguisement était si bon qu'il a réussi à tromper tout le monde.
    Act of altering one's appearance to imitate a character or a group.
    The actors' disguises are essential for the credibility of the play.
    Le déguisement des acteurs est essentiel pour la crédibilité de la pièce.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to disguise', which itself comes from the prefix 'de-' and the word 'guise' meaning manner of being.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in disguise
    To be dressed in a costume or special outfit.
    être en déguisement
    to make a disguise
    To create or choose a costume for a specific occasion.
    faire un déguisement
    to disguise oneself as
    To take on the appearance of a particular character through a costume.
    se déguiser en

    Related Words

    to disguise
    To alter the appearance of someone or something.
    déguiser
    disguised
    One who wears a disguise.
    déguisé
    masquerade
    Party where participants wear disguises.
    mascarade

    Slang Meanings

    An improvised disguise made from everyday objects.
    His pirate disguise was actually an old sheet and a scarf.
    Son déguisement de pirate était en fait un vieux drap et un foulard.
    Extravagant disguise often used by young people.
    He came to the party in a completely wild disguise, worthy of a carnival.
    Il est venu à la soirée avec un déguisement complètement fou, digne d'un carnaval.