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    Dissimulation (en. Concealment)

    /disa.simyla.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Voluntary concealment of certain information or feelings.
    His dissimulation deceived everyone for months.
    Sa dissimulation a trompé tout le monde pendant des mois.
    Distortion of the truth to create a false impression.
    The concealment of facts led to serious consequences.
    La dissimulation des faits a conduit à de graves conséquences.
    An attitude of hiding one's deep thoughts.
    He practices dissimulation to avoid conflicts.
    Il pratique la dissimulation pour éviter les conflits.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dissimulatio', from 'dissimulus' which means 'hidden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dissimulation of feelings
    Hiding one's true emotions.
    dissimulation de sentiments
    to practice dissimulation
    Acting in a way to mask the truth.
    pratiquer la dissimulation
    to distance oneself from dissimulation
    Choosing to be honest and transparent.
    s'éloigner de la dissimulation

    Related Words

    to conceal
    Hiding something so that it is not visible.
    dissimuler
    hypocrisy
    Behavior that consists of displaying principles or feelings that one does not genuinely share.
    hypocrisie
    false appearance
    A deceptive appearance that does not reflect reality.
    faux-semblant
    simulation
    The act of pretending or representing something false.
    simulation

    Slang Meanings

    Two-faced
    His two-faced attitude clearly shows his dissimulation.
    Son attitude de faux-cul montre bien sa dissimulation.
    Mask
    He wears a mask of dissimulation in his social relationships.
    Il porte un masque de dissimulation dans ses relations sociales.