gilding

• Nom désignant le processus ou le résultat de l'application d'une fine couche d'or ou d'une substance dorée sur une surface à des fins décoratives.

A noun referring to the process or result of applying a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance to a surface for decorative purposes.

indénombrable

1. Gold leaf applicationB2formalart

   The art or process of applying a thin layer of gold or gold-like material to a surface.

   Dorure (application de feuille d'or)

   • The gilding on the picture frame was done by a master craftsman.
   • The church ceiling features intricate gilding from the 18th century.
   • Gilding requires careful preparation of the surface before application.

2. Superficial improvementC1formal

   Something that adds a pleasing but often deceptive or superficial quality to something.

   Enjolivement superficiel

   • The new paint job was just gilding on an old, crumbling building.
   • His speech was full of gilding but lacked substance.
   • The company's success was mere gilding over deep financial problems.

   Synonymesembellishmentfacadeglossornamentationvarnishveneerwhitewashwindow dressing

• Verbe désignant l'action de recouvrir quelque chose d'une fine couche d'or ou, au sens figuré, de donner à quelque chose une apparence agréable ou précieuse.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering something with a thin layer of gold, or figuratively, to give a pleasing or valuable appearance to something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Cover with goldB2formal

   To cover something with a thin layer of gold or a gold-colored substance.

   dorer

   • The artist gilded the picture frame with real gold leaf.
   • They gilded the statue to make it shine in the sunlight.
   • The craftsman carefully gilded the edges of the book.

   Synonymesaurifyengildgold leafgold-plateplate

2. Make something appear betterC1formal

   To give a pleasing or valuable appearance to something, often to hide its true nature.

   Embellir pour tromper

   • The politician tried to gild his speech with promises he couldn't keep.
   • She gilded the truth to make the story more interesting.
   • They gilded the report with impressive but irrelevant statistics.

   Synonymesembellishgloss overprettifysugarcoatvarnishwhitewash

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealunmask