masking

• Nom désignant l'action de cacher ou de bloquer quelque chose, comme une sensation ou une vue, y compris les décors utilisés pour dissimuler des parties d'une scène.

A noun referring to the act of concealing or blocking something, such as a sensation or view, including scenery used to obscure parts of a stage.

1. ConcealmentB2formal

   The act of hiding or covering something so it cannot be seen or noticed.

   Masquage, dissimulation

   • The thick fog provided effective masking of the approaching army.
   • The company used clever marketing as a masking for its financial troubles.
   • The camouflage netting was used for the masking of military equipment.

   Synonymescamouflageconcealmentcoveringdisguisescreeningveiling

   Antonymesdisclosurediscoveryexposurerevelationunveiling

2. Sensory blockingC1formal

   The phenomenon where the perception of one sensation is reduced or blocked by the presence of another sensation.

   Masquage sensoriel

   • Loud noise can cause auditory masking, making it hard to hear a conversation.
   • The strong smell of coffee resulted in the masking of the burnt toast odor.
   • In psychology, masking refers to the interference of one stimulus with the perception of another.

3. Theatrical sceneryB2formal

   Scenery or objects used on a stage to hide parts of the set or backstage areas from the audience's view.

   Masquage (décor de théâtre)

   • The stagehands adjusted the black masking to hide the props.
   • The director used tall flats as masking to conceal the backstage area.
   • Proper masking is essential for creating a believable stage environment.

• 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