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masquerading

/ˌmæskəˈreɪdɪŋ/ /ˌmɑːskəˈreɪdɪŋ/

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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 ?

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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.

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verb

Déguiser, masquer

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

Examples :

"The stray cat was masquerading as a house pet by rubbing against people's legs and meowing sweetly at their doors, hoping for food. "

Le chat errant se déguisait en animal de compagnie en se frottant contre les jambes des gens et en miaulant gentiment devant leurs portes, espérant de la nourriture.

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noun

Mascarade, déguisement

The act of one who masquerades.

Examples :

"The con artist's success relied heavily on his masquerading as a wealthy businessman. "

Le succès de l'escroc reposait fortement sur sa mascarade en tant qu'homme d'affaires fortuné.

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