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masculine

/ma.ki.jaʒ/

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Translation

make-up

Word origin

From maquiller, a word from nineteenth century thieves' slang meaning 'to fake, to doctor', later applied to painting the face.

Origin
French
Root
maquiller

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmaquillages

Examples

.

She takes off her make-up before going to sleep.

.

The actors' make-up takes two hours.

col .

He found make-up on the collar of his shirt.

.

Her make-up ran in the rain.

.

This make-up lasts all day.

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This word is part of lesson 59.