Déguisée (en. Disguised)

/deɡize/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is masked or hidden behind a disguise.
She arrived at the party disguised as a princess.
Elle est arrivée à la fête déguisée en princesse.
Who takes on another form or appearance.
This reality disguised as a lie deceives us.
Cette réalité déguisée en mensonge nous trompe.

Etymology

From the verb "déguiser", derived from the Latin 'disguisare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disguised as
Presenting oneself in a different guise.
déguisé en
costume party
Event where participants wear costumes.
fête déguisée

Related Words

disguise
Costume or set of elements that allow one to disguise.
déguisement
mask
Accessory used to hide one’s face.
masque

Slang Meanings

To be undercover.
He works disguised so as not to be recognized.
Il travaille déguisé pour ne pas être reconnu.
To pretend.
He is disguised as a friend, but he has no good intentions.
Il est déguisé en ami, mais il n'a pas de bonnes intentions.