Masques (en. Masks)

/mask/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Object used to conceal or decorate the face.

During the carnival, participants wear colorful masks.

Lors du carnaval, les participants portent des masques colorés.

Symbolic or theatrical representation, often used in performances.

Theater masks have a long history in global culture.

Les masques de théâtre ont une longue histoire dans la culture mondiale.

Protection against dangers, such as doctor's masks.

Medical staff wears masks to protect themselves during procedures.

Le personnel médical porte des masques pour se protéger lors des interventions.

Decorative element for ballets or shows.

Ball masks are often adorned with feathers and sequins.

Les masques de bal sont souvent ornés de plumes et de paillettes.

From the Latin 'masca', meaning 'ghost' or 'mask'.

to wear a mask

To hide behind something, to conceal one's true face or intentions.

mettre un masque

carnival mask

Mask used specifically during carnival festivals.

masque de carnaval

to mask the truth

To hide reality or to pretend.

masquer la vérité

masquerade

A celebration where people wear masks and costumes.

mascarade

to conceal

To hide or keep secret what is true.

dissimuler

illusion

A false perception, often emphasized by the use of masks.

illusion

To hide one's identity or true intentions.

In this world, everyone wears a mask, even in social encounters.

Dans ce monde, tout le monde porte un masque, même dans les rencontres sociales.

To dress up in a fun or grotesque manner.

He is always playing with masks to make his friends laugh.

Il est toujours en train de jouer avec des masques pour faire rire ses amis.