guise in French
guise in French is apparence, aspect, prétexte — guise means a false or deceptive outward appearance adopted to hide the truth.
guise in French
apparence
A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
apparence
An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
aspect
An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
prétexte
A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.
couvert
A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.
What does "guise" mean?
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noun A false or deceptive outward appearance adopted to hide the truth.
"The scam operated under the guise of a charity fundraiser."
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noun A style of dress or way of presenting oneself.
"The actors performed in the guise of medieval knights."
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guise in a sentence
- The scam operated under the guise of a charity fundraiser.
- He entered the building in the guise of a delivery driver.
- The actors performed in the guise of medieval knights.
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What is "guise" in French?
"guise" in French is apparence, aspect, prétexte. guise means: A false or deceptive outward appearance adopted to hide the truth.
How do you use "guise" in a sentence?
Example: "The scam operated under the guise of a charity fundraiser." In French, "guise" is apparence, aspect, prétexte.
Are there other ways to say "guise" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "guise": apparence, aspect, prétexte, couvert.
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