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    Déguisé (en. Disguised)

    /deɡize/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something or someone that is made unrecognizable.
    She was so disguised that I didn't recognize her.
    Elle était tellement déguisée que je ne l'ai pas reconnue.
    One that has taken on the appearance of another person or object.
    A man disguised as a clown entertained the children.
    Un homme déguisé en clown a diverti les enfants.
    Refers to an action that is camouflaged or concealed.
    He disguised his true intentions under flattering words.
    Il a déguisé ses intentions réelles sous des paroles flatteuses.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'déguiser', from old French 'desguiser' meaning 'to alter appearance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave incognito
    To leave incognito, under another appearance.
    partir en déguisé
    to dress up for a party
    To dress in a specific costume for celebration.
    se déguiser pour une fête
    a disguised costume
    A costume worn to conceal identity.
    un costume déguisé

    Related Words

    disguise
    Action of disguising oneself; costume used for that purpose.
    déguisement
    mask
    Object hiding the face, often used during disguises.
    masque
    costume
    Clothing specifically chosen for an occasion like a disguise.
    costume

    Slang Meanings

    To have another appearance to avoid being recognized.
    He went to the party disguised so that no one would recognize him.
    Il est allé à la fête déguisé pour que personne ne le reconnaisse.
    To adapt one's behavior to mask true intentions.
    He tried to disguise himself so as not to show that he was nervous.
    Il a essayé de se déguiser pour ne pas montrer qu'il était nerveux.