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    Masque (en. Mask)

    /mask/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object worn on the face to disguise or protect.
    She wore a mask for the Carnival party.
    Elle a porté un masque pour la fête de Carnaval.
    A covering or protection against elements such as dust or diseases.
    He must wear a mask to avoid breathing dust.
    Il doit porter un masque pour éviter de respirer de la poussière.
    An artistic or theatrical representation symbolizing a character.
    Thalia's mask is a symbol of comedy.
    Le masque de Thalie est un symbole de la comédie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'masca', which means 'mask' or 'ghost'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a mask
    Wearing a mask to protect oneself.
    mettre un masque
    to play a mask
    Acting under a false identity or a pretense.
    jouer un masque
    to be under a mask
    Hiding one's true personality or feelings.
    être sous un masque

    Related Words

    facial mask
    Beauty product applied to the face.
    masque facial
    surgical mask
    Mask used for medical reasons.
    masque chirurgical
    protective mask
    Mask designed to protect against particles or infectious agents.
    masque de protection

    Slang Meanings

    To hide or conceal one's true intentions.
    He puts on a mask when talking to his colleagues to hide his true thoughts.
    Il porte un masque quand il parle à ses collègues pour ne pas montrer ses vraies pensées.
    A mask can refer to a pretense in love.
    She took off her mask and revealed her true feelings.
    Elle a ôté son masque et a révélé ses véritables sentiments.