facade

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    the front of a building, especially one that is decorative or pretentious; an outward appearance that hides the true nature of something
    de: Gebäudefront; Fassade
  2. verb
    to present a false or misleading appearance to; to deceive
    de: vortäuschen; täuschen

examples

  1. He maintained a happy facade despite his troubles.

    Er hielt trotz seiner Probleme eine glückliche Fassade auf.

  2. The company facade the truth to investors.

    Das Unternehmen täuscht die Wahrheit vor.