veneer in French
veneer in French is placage, revêtement, vernis — veneer means a thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
veneer in French
placage
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
revêtement
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
vernis
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
vernir
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
What does "veneer" mean?
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noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
"The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer."
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noun A surface appearance that hides someone's true character or feelings underneath.
"Beneath his charming veneer, he was deeply insecure."
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verb To apply a thin decorative covering to a surface.
"The cabinetmaker veneered the table top with walnut."
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veneer in a sentence
- The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer.
- Beneath his charming veneer, he was deeply insecure.
- The company kept up a veneer of transparency while hiding the real numbers.
- The cabinetmaker veneered the table top with walnut.
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What is "veneer" in French?
"veneer" in French is placage, revêtement, vernis. veneer means: A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
How do you use "veneer" in a sentence?
Example: "The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer." In French, "veneer" is placage, revêtement, vernis.
Are there other ways to say "veneer" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "veneer": placage, revêtement, vernis, vernir.
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