camouflage

• Nom désignant l'utilisation de couleurs, de motifs ou de matériaux pour dissimuler des objets, des animaux ou des personnes afin qu'ils se confondent avec leur environnement.

A noun referring to the use of colors, patterns, or materials to conceal objects, animals, or people by making them blend into their surroundings.

1. Military concealmentB1formal

   The use of colors, patterns, or materials to make soldiers, vehicles, or equipment blend into the environment.

   camouflage militaire

   • The soldiers wore camouflage to hide in the forest.
   • The tank was painted with green and brown camouflage.
   • Camouflage nets were used to cover the artillery.

   Synonymescloakconcealmentcoverdisguisemaskscreenveil

2. Animal adaptationB1formal

   A natural adaptation that allows animals to blend into their surroundings to avoid predators or hunt.

   Camouflage animal

   • The chameleon's camouflage helps it hide from predators.
   • Arctic foxes have white camouflage in winter.
   • The moth's camouflage makes it look like a leaf.

   Synonymesconcealmentdisguiseprotective coloration

3. Fashion patternA2informal

   A clothing pattern that mimics military camouflage, often used in casual wear.

   Motif camouflage

   • She bought a jacket with a camouflage print.
   • Camouflage pants are popular among teenagers.
   • He wore a camouflage hat to the outdoor festival.

   Synonymescamo

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dissimuler ou de masquer quelque chose en le fondant dans son environnement.

A verb used to indicate the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend in with its surroundings.

1. Conceal by disguiseB2formal

   To hide or disguise something by making it blend in with its surroundings.

   Camoufler (dissimuler en déguisant)

   • The soldiers camouflaged their vehicles with netting and leaves.
   • The chameleon camouflages itself to avoid predators.
   • They camouflaged the entrance to the cave with rocks and branches.

   Synonymescloakconcealcoverdisguisehidemaskobscurescreenveil

   Antonymesdisplayexposerevealshowuncover

2. Hide or obscureB2informal

   To make something less noticeable or to hide its true nature.

   Masquer ou dissimuler

   • She camouflaged her nervousness with a confident smile.
   • The company tried to camouflage its financial losses with creative accounting.
   • He camouflaged his true intentions behind friendly gestures.

   Synonymescloakconcealcoverdisguisemaskobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymesdisplayexposerevealshowuncover