disguise

• Nom désignant un moyen de modifier son apparence, ses vêtements ou son comportement pour cacher son identité ou sa véritable nature.

A noun referring to a means of altering one's appearance, clothing, or manner to conceal identity or true nature.

1. Costume or appearance changeB1formal

   A way of changing one's appearance to hide identity, often using clothes, makeup, or accessories.

   Déguisement

   • He wore a disguise to avoid being recognized at the party.
   • The spy's disguise was so effective that no one suspected him.
   • She used a simple disguise of glasses and a hat.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakcostumecoverfrontguisemaskmasqueradepretence

2. Hidden state or conditionB2formal

   A state where the true nature or identity of something is hidden or concealed.

   état caché / condition dissimulée

   • His kindness was a disguise for his true intentions.
   • The problem is a blessing in disguise.
   • Her cheerful attitude was a disguise for her sadness.

   Synonymescamouflageconcealment

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de modifier ou de cacher l'apparence, le son ou la nature de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un afin d'empêcher qu'il ne soit reconnu.

A verb used to indicate the act of changing or concealing the appearance, sound, or nature of something or someone to prevent recognition.

1. Change appearanceB1formal

   To change the appearance of someone or something to hide identity or make it unrecognizable.

   Déguiser (changer l'apparence)

   • She disguised herself as a man to enter the building.
   • The spy disguised his voice over the phone.
   • He disguised the car with a new paint job.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakconcealcoverdress uphidemaskobscurescreenveil

   Antonymesexposerevealunmask

2. B2formal

   To hide or conceal something, such as feelings, intentions, or facts.

   Dissimuler

   • He tried to disguise his disappointment with a smile.
   • The company disguised its financial losses in the report.
   • She disguised her true feelings about the decision.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakconcealcoverhidemaskscreenshroudveil

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover