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bal masqué — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • masquerade noun A party or ball where guests wear masks and costumes.

Senses

bal masqué is used for these senses in English:

  • masked ball A ball (formal dance) in which the dancers wear masks or fancy dress.
  • masquerade An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

masquerade — full definition

  1. noun A party or ball where guests wear masks and costumes.
  2. noun A false show or pretence that conceals the truth.
  3. verb To pretend to be someone or something one is not.

Related French words