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masquerade

UK
/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/
US
/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

Translations

masqueradenoun
masquerades
pl
UK
/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/
US
/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/
mascaradeFaux-semblant, apparence trompeuse.
His kindness was just a masquerade to gain her trust.
Sa gentillesse n'était qu'une mascarade pour gagner sa confiance.
bal masqué
The annual masquerade was the highlight of the social calendar.
Le bal masqué annuel était le moment fort du calendrier mondain.
Additional translations
masquéNom rare pour une personne portant un masque ou un costume.
Synonyms
facade
pretense
charade
deception
show
performance
disguise
masqueradeverb
masqueraded
Past Simple
masqueraded
Past Participle
masquerading
Gerund
UK
/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
US
/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
se faire passer pourS'emploie surtout avec une personne ou une fonction pour tromper.
He decided to masquerade as a doctor to gain access to the restricted area.
Il a décidé de se faire passer pour un médecin pour accéder à la zone interdite.
Additional translations
se déguiserPour porter un masque ou un costume, notamment lors d'une fête.
Synonyms
cloak
disguise
simulate
feign
pretend
masqueradeadjective
UK
/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
US
/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "masquerade ball")
masquéRelatif à un bal masqué ou à un déguisement.
Guests searched for suitable masquerade attire before the party.
Les invités cherchaient une tenue masquée adaptée avant la fête.
Synonyms
counterfeit
faux
bogus
pseudo
false
feigned
pretended
sham
veiled
cloaked
camouflaged
costumed
disguised
masked

Definitions

masqueradenoun
A party or gathering where people wear masks and often costumes.
The annual masquerade was the highlight of the social calendar, with everyone donning elaborate masks and costumes.
A false show or pretense.
His kindness was just a masquerade to gain her trust.
A participant who wears a mask or costume in a masquerade.
The masquerades mingled with the crowd, their identities completely concealed.
masqueradeverb
To pretend to be someone or something else, often to deceive.
He decided to masquerade as a doctor to gain access to the restricted area.
To wear a mask or costume, especially as part of a festive celebration.
Revelers masqueraded in vibrant outfits during the carnival parade.
masqueradeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a masquerade or disguise.
Guests searched for suitable masquerade attire before the party.
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