mask

• Substantif désignant un revêtement couvrant tout ou partie du visage, porté pour se protéger, se déguiser ou pour une représentation.

A noun referring to a covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or performance.

1. Face coveringA2formal

   A covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or performance.

   masque

   • She wore a surgical mask to protect against germs.
   • The thief wore a black mask to hide his identity.
   • Children love to wear animal masks at Halloween.

   Synonymesdisguisedominofalse faceveilvisor

2. Disguise or pretenseB2formal

   A way of behaving or appearing that hides one's true feelings or intentions.

   Masque (au sens figuré)

   • His cheerful attitude was just a mask for his sadness.
   • She put on a mask of confidence despite being nervous.
   • Politeness can sometimes be a mask for indifference.

   Synonymescloakdisguisefacadefrontguisepretenseshamshowveilveneer

   Antonymescandorgenuinenesshonestyopennesssinceritytruthfulness

3. Cosmetic maskB1informal

   A substance applied to the face to improve the skin's condition.

   Masque cosmétique

   • She applied a clay mask to cleanse her pores.
   • This hydrating mask leaves your skin feeling soft.
   • I use a sheet mask once a week for extra moisture.

   Synonymesface maskface packpack

• Verbe désignant l'action de recouvrir, cacher ou dissimuler quelque chose, souvent pour protéger ou soustraire à la vue ou à la détection.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering, concealing, or disguising something, often to protect or hide it from view or detection.

1. Conceal or hideB1formal

   To hide or disguise something, such as feelings, identity, or a physical object.

   Masquer, dissimuler

   • She masked her disappointment with a smile.
   • The thick fog masked the outline of the buildings.
   • He tried to mask his true intentions with friendly words.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover

2. Cover for protectionA2formal

   To cover the face or a part of the body with a protective covering.

   masquer pour protéger

   • The surgeon masked herself before entering the operating room.
   • You should mask your face when working with toxic chemicals.
   • The protesters masked their faces to avoid identification.

   Antonymesbareexposeuncover

3. Obscure or suppressB2formal

   To prevent something from being perceived or detected.

   Masquer

   • The background noise masked their conversation.
   • Certain chemicals can mask the smell of gas.
   • The medication masked the symptoms of the disease.

   Synonymesblot outcamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguiseeclipsehideobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover