noun🔗SharePlacageA thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material."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.materialappearancearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVernis, façadeAn attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings."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.appearancecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVernirTo apply veneer to."to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"Vernir un meuble en acajou.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVernir, masquerTo disguise with apparent goodness."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.appearancecharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
