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    Façade (en. Facade)

    /fa.sad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The facade is the front face of a building.
    The facade of the building is adorned with flowers.
    La façade de l'immeuble est ornée de fleurs.
    In architecture, the facade can also refer to the side of a building that faces the street.
    We renovated the facade to make it more modern.
    Nous avons rénové la façade pour qu'elle soit plus moderne.
    A facade can symbolize the outward appearance of a person or situation.
    He keeps a facade of confidence, despite his doubts.
    Il maintient une façade de confiance, malgré ses doutes.

    Etymology

    The word 'facade' comes from the French 'façade', borrowed from the Italian 'facciata'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    facade of honesty
    Appearance of honesty, often misleading.
    façade de l'honnêteté
    to maintain a facade
    To maintain a particular image or appearance, often to hide the truth.
    tenir une façade

    Related Words

    mask
    Appearance or behavior used to hide true nature.
    masque
    elevation
    An architectural term related to the facade, referring to a vertical surface of a building.
    élévation

    Slang Meanings

    To put on a good front in public.
    He had to put on a facade during the event.
    Il a dû mettre une façade pendant l'événement.
    To conceal one's true emotions.
    She kept her facade, even when she was sad.
    Elle a gardé sa façade, même quand elle était triste.