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    Masqué (en. Mask)

    [maskɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is covered with a mask or pretending.
    He wore a masked face to preserve his identity.
    Il portait un visage masqué pour préserver son identité.
    Who is concealed or camouflaged.
    His intention was masked behind a friendly smile.
    Son intention était masquée derrière un sourire amical.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'masquer' derived from the Latin 'mascara'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social mask
    Behavior or façade adopted in society.
    masque social
    to mask the truth
    To hide the truth or reality of a situation.
    masquer la vérité
    to be masked
    To be hidden or not revealed.
    être masqué

    Related Words

    mask
    An object used to cover the face.
    masque
    conceal
    To hide something.
    dissimuler
    camouflage
    Technique to conceal something.
    camouflage

    Slang Meanings

    To hide behind a false appearance.
    He masks his true emotions with jokes.
    Il masque ses véritables émotions avec des blagues.
    To avoid showing one's true personality.
    In this group, everyone masks their true self.
    Dans ce groupe, chacun masque son vrai soi.