guise

• Nom désignant l'apparence extérieure, la forme ou la manière dont quelqu'un ou quelque chose se présente, souvent utilisée pour dissimuler la véritable nature ou identité.

A noun referring to an external appearance, semblance, or assumed form, often used to conceal true nature or identity.

1. External appearanceB2formal

   An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often concealing the true nature.

   apparence extérieure

   • He visited the village in the guise of a traveling merchant.
   • The company's charitable work is often a guise for tax evasion.
   • Under the guise of friendship, she gathered information.

   Synonymesappearanceaspectexteriorfacadeformmaskpretensesemblance

2. Pretense or disguiseB2formal

   A false appearance or deceptive outward show.

   Fausse apparence, trompe-l'œil

   • The spy entered the building under the guise of a journalist.
   • His kindness was merely a guise to gain their trust.
   • They criticized the policy under the guise of offering advice.

   Synonymesaffectationcloakcoverdisguisefacadefrontmaskposepretensesemblanceshamshowsimulationveneer

   Antonymesactualityrealitytruth