maquillage

le maquillage
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. makeup
Le maquillage de Jacqueline est toujours parfait.Jacqueline's makeup is always flawless.
b. make-up
Le maquillage du clown commençait à s'effacer.The clown's make-up was starting to wear off.
a. makeup
Eva apporte son maquillage au travail pour pouvoir se remaquiller en milieu de journée.Eva brings her makeup to work so she can reapply midday.
b. make-up
Mes amis et moi adorons le maquillage que l'on vend dans ce grand magasin.My friends and I love the make-up they sell at this department store.
c. cosmetics
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Le maquillage est en promotion cette semaine.Cosmetics are on sale this week.
a. doctoring
Le maquillage de cette photo est évident.The doctoring of the photo is obvious.
b. disguising
Ces voleurs de voitures sont spécialisés dans le maquillage de voitures volées.These car thieves specialize in the disguising of stolen cars.
c. falsification
Le maquillage du parcours professionnel d'Henri est apparue au grand jour lors de l'entretien d'embauche.The falsification of Henri's work history came to light during the job interview.
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