voiler

voiler
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to cover
Les organisateurs ont décidé de voiler la statue jusqu’à l’inauguration.The organizers decided to cover the statue until the inauguration.
b. to veil
Les prêtresses voilaient leur visage en sortant du temple.The priestesses veiled their faces as they left the temple.
a. to obscure
Il fait frais quand les nuages voilent le soleil.It's chilly when the clouds obscure the sun.
3.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
(literary)
(to conceal)
a. to veil
Ce journal de propagande a choisi de voiler les vérités qui dérangent le régime en place.This propaganda newspaper has chosen to veil the truths that upset the current regime.
b. to mask
Je me méfie de cette entreprise qui a tendance à voiler ses intentions.I'm wary of this company, which tends to mask its intentions.
a. to buckle
Le poids supplémentaire dans le chariot a voilé l’une des roues.The extra weight in the wagon buckled one of the wheels.
b. to warp
Il faut suivre un procédé de fabrication précis pour éviter de voiler la lame.A precise manufacturing process must be followed to avoid warping the blade.
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