noun🔗ShareVernisA type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film."The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. "Le menuisier a appliqué une couche de vernis sur la table en bois pour la protéger et lui donner une finition brillante.materialsubstanceartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVernisAnything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance."The new floor has a beautiful varnish. "Le nouveau sol a un beau vernis.materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVernis, apparence trompeuse(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance."Her claim of being a self-made millionaire was just a thin varnish over a wealthy family inheritance. "Sa prétention d'être une millionnaire issue de ses propres efforts n'était qu'un mince vernis sur un héritage familial aisé.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrain de voyageursA passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time."The old varnish chugged along the tracks, carrying students to their school. "Le vieux train de voyageurs avançait en toussotant le long des rails, transportant les élèves à leur école.vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVernirTo apply varnish."Before taking the furniture to the garage sale, Maria will varnish the wooden chairs. "Avant d'emmener les meubles à la vente de garage, Maria vernira les chaises en bois.artmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVernirTo cover up with varnish."To protect the wooden table, she carefully varnished it. "Pour protéger la table en bois, elle l'a vernie avec soin.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDissimuler, masquerTo gloss over a defect."To avoid the awkward silence, Sarah varnished her reasons for being late, claiming a flat tire. "Pour éviter le silence gênant, Sarah a dissimulé les raisons de son retard, prétextant un pneu crevé.appearanceactionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
