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voiler

to veil

verb vwah-LEH Less Common
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Also means

to conceal

Usage Note

Voiler literally means to cover with a veil or cloth, but is frequently used figuratively — voiler la vérité ('to obscure the truth'). The reflexive se voiler means 'to wear a veil' (as a person) or 'to become overcast' (of the sky). The related noun voile (m) means 'veil' or 'sail'.

Examples

"Les nuages voilent le soleil ce matin."

Natural Translation

The clouds are veiling the sun this morning.

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