verb
farder
put on makeup
Word: farder
Meaning:
The French verb "farder" generally means to put makeup on or to apply cosmetics to someone's face. It is often used in contexts related to beautification, theater, or preparation for a perfomance where makeup is applied to enhance or alter appearance.
Explanation:
- Origin: The verb comes from the noun "fard", which means cosmetics or makeup.
- Usage:
- Elle se farde avant d’aller au spectacle. — She puts on makeup before going to the show.
- In theatrical terms, farder refers to the artistic application of cosmetics for dramatic effect.
Synonyms:
- maquiller (to put makeup on / to maquillage)
- badigeonner (to smear, although more general and less specifically about makeup)
Antonyms:
- It is difficult to find a perfect antonym, but you can think of:
- défarder or se démaquiller (to remove makeup)
In brief:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | Verb |
| Definition | To apply makeup / cosmetics |
| Related noun | fard (makeup, cosmetics) |
| Synonyms | maquiller |
| Antonyms | démaquiller (to remove makeup) |
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Examples
Elles se sont fardées discrètement avant le tournage.verb
They put on makeup discreetly before the filming.
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