make-up

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner les produits cosmétiques appliqués sur le visage, la composition ou la structure de quelque chose, ou le remplacement d'un événement précédemment annulé.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to cosmetics applied to the face, the composition or constitution of something, or a substitute event for a previously cancelled one.

1. CosmeticsA2formal

   Colored substances applied to the face to enhance or alter one's appearance.

   Maquillage

   • She always wears make-up to work.
   • He bought some make-up for the theater performance.
   • The store sells a wide range of make-up products.

   Synonymesgreasepaintpaintslapwar paint

2. Composition or constitutionB2formalscientific

   The nature, structure, or combination of elements that form something.

   composition, constitution

   • The make-up of the committee includes experts from various fields.
   • The chemical make-up of the compound was analyzed in the lab.
   • The genetic make-up of the species determines its characteristics.

   Synonymesarrangementcompositionconfigurationconstitutionconstructionfabricformformationframeworkmakeuporganizationstructure

3. Substitute eventB1informal

   An event that is scheduled to replace a previously canceled one.

   match de rattrapage / événement de remplacement

   • The game was postponed, so they scheduled a make-up for next week.
   • The teacher arranged a make-up exam for the students who missed the test.
   • We had to organize a make-up session for the canceled workshop.

   Synonymesalternaterain datereplacementsubstitute