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unmask in French

unmask in French is démasquer, dévoiler, révéler — unmask means to remove a mask, literally or figuratively, from someone.

unmask in French

démasquer
verb
démasquer
verb
(transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
dévoiler
verb
(transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
révéler
verb
(transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.

What does "unmask" mean?

  1. verb To remove a mask, literally or figuratively, from someone.
    "The hero unmasked the villain at the story's climax."
  2. verb To expose the true nature or identity of someone or something hidden.
    "The investigation unmasked a huge fraud scheme."
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unmask in a sentence

  • The hero unmasked the villain at the story's climax.
  • The investigation unmasked a huge fraud scheme.

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What is "unmask" in French?

"unmask" in French is démasquer, dévoiler, révéler. unmask means: To remove a mask, literally or figuratively, from someone.

How do you use "unmask" in a sentence?

Example: "The hero unmasked the villain at the story's climax." In French, "unmask" is démasquer, dévoiler, révéler.

Are there other ways to say "unmask" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "unmask": démasquer, dévoiler, révéler.

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