déguisement
/de.ɡiz.mɑ̃/
The English phrase 'deguisement' is translated into French as déguisement.
A déguisement refers to a costume worn to disguise oneself or to dress up as someone else.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of déguisement is déguisements. If you wish to use the related verb meaning to dress up or to disguise oneself, use se déguiser.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /de.ɡiz.mɑ̃/.
Did you know?
- In French, if you tell someone you are wearing a costume, they will think you are wearing a business suit and not a déguisement.
- In France, the most popular time for a déguisement is during the Carnaval, particularly in Nice, where people wear elaborate costumes to satirize politicians and celebrities.
- In French literature and theater, the déguisement is a classic plot device used to trigger 'quiproquo', a situation where characters misunderstand each other because of a false identity.
Examples in context
- Ma sœur est en train de préparer un déguisement de princesse pour le spectacle.My sister is preparing a princess costume for the performance.
- Les enfants adorent se déguiser en superhéros et se sentir invincibles.Kids love dressing up as superheroes and feeling invincible.
- Il a acheté un déguisement de pirate.He bought a pirate costume.
- Quel est ton déguisement pour la fête ?What is your costume for the party?
- Ce déguisement est très réaliste.This costume is very realistic.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a Halloween party.
- LéaTu as choisi ton déguisement ?Have you chosen your costume?
- HugoOui, je serai un astronaute.Yes, I will be an astronaut.
- LéaC'est une super idée, Hugo !That is a great idea, Hugo!
- HugoEt toi, quel est le tien ?And yours, what is it?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry déguisement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
