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masqueraded

/ˌmæskəˈreɪdɪd/ /ˌmɑːskəˈreɪdɪd/

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verb

Se déguiser, se masquer

To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.

Examples :

"I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"

Je vais me déguiser en wikipède. En quoi vas-tu te déguiser ?

appearance entertainment style culture action

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verb

Se faire passer pour, se déguiser en

To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.

Examples :

"He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out."

Il s'est fait passer pour mon ami jusqu'à ce que la vérité éclate enfin.

appearance character person action society

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verb

Déguisé, masqué

To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.

Examples :

"The spy masqueraded as a janitor to gain access to the building. "

L'espion s'est déguisé en concierge pour accéder au bâtiment.

appearance action character