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lacquer

/ˈlæk.ə/

/ˈlæk.ɚ/

lacquernoun

lacquers

Translations

laqueVernis dur et brillant, notamment pour le bois ou le métal.

The craftsman applied a layer of lacquer to the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.

L'artisan a appliqué une couche de laque sur la table en bois pour lui donner une finition brillante.

laquePar extension, objet ou surface recouvert(e) de laque.

The antique shop displayed a beautiful lacquer box with intricate designs.

La boutique d'antiquités exposait une belle boîte en laque ornée de motifs délicats.

Additional translations

vernis à onglesEmploi cosmétique, surtout pour les ongles.

Definitions

A liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.

The craftsman applied a layer of lacquer to the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.

A decorative object or surface coated with lacquer.

The antique shop displayed a beautiful lacquer box with intricate designs.

A cosmetic varnish, especially nail polish, that dries to a hard glossy coat.

She chose a deep red lacquer for her manicure.

Synonyms

lacquerverb

lacquered

Past Simple

lacquered

Past Participle

lacquering

ing-form

/ˈlæk.ə/

/ˈlæk.ɚ/

Translations

laquer

She decided to lacquer the wooden table to give it a shiny appearance.

Elle a décidé de laquer la table en bois pour lui donner un aspect brillant.

Additional translations

laquerEmploi pour les cheveux ou les cosmétiques.

Definitions

To coat or cover with a glossy, protective finish.

She decided to lacquer the wooden table to give it a shiny appearance.

To apply cosmetics or sprays that form a hard glossy coat, especially to nails or hair.

He heavily lacquered his hair into a rigid style for the performance.

Synonyms

lacqueradjective

/ˈlæk.ə/

/ˈlæk.ɚ/

Used attributively before nouns: 'lacquer finish', 'lacquer sheen'.

Translations

laquéSe dit d'une surface recouverte de laque, à l'aspect brillant.

The cabinet had a flawless lacquer surface.

Le cabinet avait une surface laquée impeccable.

Definitions

Made of, coated with, or possessing the appearance of lacquer; glossy.

The cabinet had a flawless lacquer surface.

Synonyms