French Conversation · Level 89
60 words
French word
masquer
Pronunciation
IPA/maske/
Meaning
- verbhide
Example
Il essaie de masquer ses émotions.
He tries to hide his emotions.
More examples
Il a essayé de masquer ses erreurs.
He tried to conceal his mistakes.
Core concept
A cover or performance keeps something behind it from being seen, understood, or noticed.
Common phrases
masquer la vérité
conceal the truth
masquer ses émotions
conceal one's emotions
Similar words
cacher: To hide a person or object from view by moving it to a concealed place.
dissimuler: To conceal the truth or a problem so it is not revealed.
taire: To keep silent about something rather than speak of it.
camoufler: To blend something into its surroundings by changing its color or shape.
Definition in French
Rendre quelque chose invisible ou inaccessible aux autres, soit en le recouvrant, soit en le dissimulant par une action ou une parole.
Word origin
Masquer is formed from French masque, "mask," with the verb ending -er, extending physical covering to hiding things, actions, or feelings.
Usage tips
- Masquer quelque chose à quelqu'un uses the direct object for what is hidden and à for the person kept from knowing it.