English–French

“disguise” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁavɛstisəmɑ̃/

Example

Son travestissement lui a permis de passer inaperçu.

His disguise let him pass unnoticed.

Illustration for travestissement (disguise)

How to say “disguise” in French

“Disguise” in French is travestissement.

Clothing, makeup, or hair used to cross the boundary between a person's usual appearance and a concealed or claimed identity.

Full entry for travestissement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with travestissement

Elle explore le travestissement de genre dans ses performances.

She explores gender-based disguise in her performances.

Tips for using travestissement

  • Déguisement is the usual choice for a costume or playful disguise, while travestissement more often suggests concealment or a changed identity.

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