se voiler
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se voiler
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
a. to wear a veil
Pour entrer dans le temple, il faut se voiler.To enter the temple, you must wear a veil.
2. (figurative) (weather)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to cloud over
Olivia a annulé le pique-nique, car le ciel s'est voilé.Olivia canceled the picnic because the sky clouded over.
3. (figurative) (to dull)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to cloud over (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Avec la peine, le regard de mon frère s'est voilé.With sorrow, my brother's gaze clouded over.
4. (figurative) (to become less clear)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to become indistinct
Félix se mit à pleurer et sa voix se voila.Félix began to cry and his voice became indistinct.
a. to buckle
Quand le métal refroidit, il peut se voiler légèrement.When the metal cools down, it can buckle slightly.
b. to warp
Si tu ne veux pas que ta planche à découper ne se voile, il faut la laver à la main.If you don't want your cutting board to warp, you should wash it by hand.
c. to become warped
La lame de mon couteau s'est voilée avec le temps.The blade of my knife has become warped over time.
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Collins French Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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