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    Mascarille (en. Mascarilla)

    /maskaʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mask or disguise worn during festivities.
    The children wear masks for the carnival.
    Les enfants portent des mascarilles pour le carnaval.
    A person hiding behind a mask.
    It was difficult to recognize who was hiding behind the mask.
    Il était difficile de reconnaître qui se cachait derrière la mascarille.
    Distraction or disguise during a festive event.
    The mask gives a joyful atmosphere to the celebrations.
    La mascarille donne une ambiance joyeuse aux célébrations.

    Etymology

    The term 'mascarille' comes from the Italian 'maschera', meaning mask.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear a mask
    To disguise oneself or hide behind a mask.
    porter une mascarille
    to dance with a mask
    To participate in a dance while being masked.
    danser avec une mascarille

    Related Words

    mask
    An object worn on the face to disguise oneself.
    masque
    party
    A festive event often associated with disguises.
    fête

    Slang Meanings

    To hide behind a deceptive behavior or attitude.
    He acts with a mask, he never shows who he really is.
    Il agit avec une mascarille, il ne montre jamais qui il est vraiment.
    To pretend or feign.
    She always puts on a mask of joy, even when she is sad.
    Elle met toujours une mascarille de joie, même quand elle est triste.