veil in French
veil in French is voile, voiler — veil means a piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
veil in French
voile
voiler
What does "veil" mean?
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noun A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
"The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss."
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noun Something that hides or obscures the truth, like a disguise or cover.
"The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years."
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verb To cover with, or as if with, a veil.
"Fog veiled the mountains from view."
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veil in a sentence
- The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss.
- Some women wear a veil as part of their religious dress.
- The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years.
- Behind a veil of politeness, he was furious with them.
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What is "veil" in French?
"veil" in French is voile, voiler. veil means: A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
How do you use "veil" in a sentence?
Example: "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss." In French, "veil" is voile, voiler.
Are there other ways to say "veil" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "veil": voile, voiler.
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