varnish

• Substance liquide qui sèche en formant un revêtement dur, brillant et transparent, appliquée sur des surfaces telles que le bois ou les peintures pour les protéger et leur donner un aspect lustré. Désigne également ce revêtement une fois sec.

A noun referring to a liquid preparation that dries to form a hard, shiny, transparent coating applied to surfaces such as wood or paintings for protection and gloss.

1. Protective coatingB1formal

   A liquid that dries to form a hard, shiny, transparent layer, used to protect or enhance the appearance of wood, paintings, or other surfaces.

   Vernis protecteur

   • He applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
   • The artist used varnish to protect the finished painting.
   • The floor was given a fresh layer of varnish to restore its shine.

   Synonymescoatingfinishglazelacquerpolishsealantshellac

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appliquer un revêtement liquide sur une surface pour lui donner une finition dure, transparente et brillante, ou pour dissimuler quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying a liquid coating to a surface to give it a hard, clear, glossy finish, or to cover or conceal something.

1. Apply a protective coatingB1formal

   To cover a surface with a liquid that dries to form a hard, transparent, and glossy finish.

   Vernir, appliquer un vernis protecteur

   • He varnished the wooden table to protect it from scratches.
   • The artist varnished the painting to give it a glossy sheen.
   • She varnished the floor to make it shine.

   Synonymescoatenamelfinishglazelacquerpolishshellac

   Antonymesscrapestrip