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fard

make-up, face paint

noun FAR Rare

Origin: Frankish farwidon (to colour, dye)

Usage Note

Fard is a somewhat formal or literary word for cosmetics applied to the face; in everyday speech maquillage is more common. The derived verb farder means to apply make-up or, figuratively, to disguise the truth (farder la vérité). Note the final d is silent.

Examples

"Elle portait un fard à paupières bleu intense."

Natural Translation

She wore an intense blue eye shadow.

Literal Translation

She wore an intense blue eyelid make-up.

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