masked

UK
/mɑːskt/
US
/mæskt/

Translations

maskedadjective
more masked
Comp.
most masked
Super.
UK
/mɑːskt/
US
/mæskt/
masquéSens général : caché, couvert ou déguisé.
The masked figure moved silently through the shadows, unnoticed by the guards.
La figure masquée se déplaçait silencieusement dans l’ombre, sans être remarquée par les gardes.
masquéPour un animal, un oiseau ou un insecte présentant une marque évoquant un masque sur le visage ou autour des yeux.
The masked shrike has a striking black band across its eyes.
La pie-grièche masquée a une bande noire frappante qui lui traverse les yeux.
Additional translations
dissimuléSurtout pour des émotions, des faits ou des éléments volontairement cachés.
cachéEmploi courant quand l’idée est simplement « non visible ».
maskedpast participle
UK
/mɑːskt/
US
/mæst/
Functioning as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "mask".
masquéAu sens de données ou d’informations rendues non identifiables ou protégées.
In the anonymised report, all personal details appeared as masked entries.
Dans le rapport anonymisé, tous les détails personnels apparaissaient comme des entrées masquées.
Additional translations
occultéSurtout dans un contexte administratif, documentaire ou technique.
maskverb

masked

Past Simple

masked
Past Simple
masked
Past Participle
masking
Gerund
UK
/mɑːsk/
US
/mæsk/
masquerSens général : cacher, dissimuler.
She used makeup to mask the blemishes on her skin.
Elle a utilisé du maquillage pour masquer les imperfections de sa peau.
Additional translations
masquerSens technique en informatique et en électronique.

Definitions

maskedadjective
Concealed or hidden from view, often by a covering or disguise.
The masked figure moved silently through the shadows, unnoticed by the guards.
Having a face or identity covered with a mask.
The masked dancers performed with grace and mystery at the masquerade ball.
Disguised or obscured to prevent recognition or detection.
The masked emotions of the actor made it difficult to discern his true feelings.
Of an animal, bird, or insect: marked around the face or eyes in a way that resembles a mask.
The masked shrike has a striking black band across its eyes.
maskedpast participle
Having been provided with a mask or subjected to masking, so as to hide or protect something.
In the anonymised report, all personal details appeared as masked entries.
maskverb
To cover or conceal something so that it is not visible or recognizable.
She used makeup to mask the blemishes on her skin.
To disguise or hide the true nature of something.
The company tried to mask its financial problems by releasing optimistic reports.
To protect oneself or others by wearing a mask, especially to prevent the spread of disease.
During the pandemic, people were advised to mask in public places.
In computing and electronics, to apply a mask to data, a signal, or a surface in order to select, protect, or modify particular parts while leaving others unaffected.
The firmware masks the upper four bits of the control register before processing.