superficies

• Nom désignant l'aspect purement extérieur ou l'apparence superficielle d'une chose, ou la surface externe d'une zone ou d'un corps.

A noun referring to the purely external aspect or superficial appearance of something, or the outer surface of an area or body.

1. External surfaceC2formal

   The outer surface or area of a body or object.

   Surface externe

   • The superficies of the ancient statue was worn smooth by time.
   • The architect studied the building's superficies for weathering patterns.
   • The painting's superficies showed signs of age and cracking.

   Synonymesexteriorfaceoutsidesurface

2. Superficial appearanceC2formal

   The purely external or outward aspect of something, as opposed to its inner nature.

   Apparence superficielle

   • He was fooled by the superficies of her calm demeanor.
   • The report only examined the superficies of the complex issue.
   • Beneath the superficies of politeness, there was deep resentment.

   Synonymesappearanceexteriorfacadeoutwardsemblanceshowsurfaceveneer

   Antonymescoreessenceheartrealitysubstance