veil

The first painter to Louis XV, François Lemoyne, wore himself out painting it and the years had veiled it with dirt and yellowed varnish that did not do justice to his talent.
Le premier peintre de Louis XV, François Lemoyne, s’était épuisé à sa réalisation et le temps avait jeté un voile de crasse et de vernis jaunis qui ne rendaient pas honneur à son talent.
During our ministry I confess sometimes having fallen into the trap of some Christians who had veiled intentions.
Au cours de mon ministère, j’avoue moi-même être souvent tombé dans le piège de ces chrétiens aux intentions voilées.
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