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veneer

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

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noun

Placage

A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

Examples :

"The old desk had a veneer of cherry wood to make it look more expensive. "

Le vieux bureau avait un placage en bois de cerisier pour le rendre plus cher.

material appearance architecture

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noun

Vernis, façade

An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.

Examples :

"Her cheerful veneer hid the deep sadness she felt about failing the exam. "

Son vernis joyeux cachait la profonde tristesse qu'elle ressentait après avoir échoué à l'examen.

appearance character mind

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verb

Vernir

To apply veneer to.

Examples :

"to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"

Vernir un meuble en acajou.

material appearance

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verb

Vernir, masquer

To disguise with apparent goodness.

Examples :

"To impress the teacher, he veneered his true laziness with a show of enthusiastic participation in class. "

Pour impressionner le professeur, il a masqué sa véritable paresse avec une démonstration de participation enthousiaste en classe.

appearance character attitude