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    Voile (en. Veil)

    [vwɑil]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Light and translucent fabric.
    She chose a white veil for her wedding.
    Elle a choisi un voile blanc pour son mariage.
    Element for propelling a boat.
    The sailboat moves thanks to its large sail.
    Le voilier avance grâce à sa grande voile.
    Cover, curtain made of light fabric.
    The veil in the window lets the light through.
    Le voile dans la fenêtre laisse passer la lumière.
    State or condition of being hidden or obscured.
    A veil of mystery surrounds his past.
    Un voile de mystère entoure son passé.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'velum' which means 'canvas, screen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put a veil over
    to hide or conceal something
    tirer un voile sur
    veil of secrecy
    protection against the disclosure of information
    voile de secrecy
    to put a veil
    to hide or obscure something
    mettre un voile

    Related Words

    voiler
    action of covering or hiding with a veil
    voiler
    dévoiler
    action of removing a veil or revealing something
    dévoiler
    spider web
    fine fabric produced by a spider
    voile d'araignée
    bridal veil
    fabric worn by the bride on her head
    voile de mariée

    Slang Meanings

    To hide something
    He put a veil over his true intentions.
    Il a mis un voile sur ses véritables intentions.
    To be in blur or uncertainty
    This situation is a bit unclear for me.
    Cette situation est un peu voilée pour moi.