facade

language: fr

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
    fr: façade
  2. verb
    to present a false or misleading appearance to; to deceive
    fr: façader

examples

  1. He maintained a happy facade despite his troubles.

    Il maintenait une façade heureuse malgré ses problèmes.

  2. The company facade the truth to investors.

    L'entreprise façade la vérité aux investisseurs.