masque
/mask/masculine
The English word 'mask' is masque in French.
The term masque refers to a cover for the face. You can use it in several common phrases: Porter un masque means 'To wear a mask', Mettre un masque means 'To put on a mask' and Enlever un masque means 'To take off a mask'. Specific types of masks include Un masque chirurgical (a surgical mask) and Un masque en tissu (a fabric mask).
Meaning: cover for the face (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/mask/
Did you know?
- The word masque is used in French to describe the grill or front part of a car, known as a masque de calandre.
- In French, tomber le masque is an idiom that means to reveal one's true character or intentions.
- The French word masque was borrowed from the Italian word maschera.
Examples in context
- Le masque est tombé.The mask is down.This sentence is useful for showing the subject of the sentence with masque.Tatoeba #8128378 by felix63, translation #11896948 by zogwarg
- J'ai porté un masque.I wore a mask.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase 'Porter un masque' with masque.Tatoeba #5939194 by Aiji, translation #5852859 by CK
- Ziri portait un masque.Ziri was in a mask.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase 'portait un masque' with masque.Tatoeba #11756621 by Amastan, translation #10862242 by Amastan
- Il est important de porter un masque dans les lieux publics.It is important to wear a mask in public places.
- Le masque facial est obligatoire pour se protéger contre le virus.The facial mask is mandatory to protect oneself against the virus.
- Tu as pris ton masque avant de sortir ?Did you take your mask before going out?
- J'ai oublié mon masque de protection à la maison.I forgot my mask at home.
- J'ai besoin d'acheter un masque en tissu.I need to buy a fabric mask.
- Ne t'inquiète pas, j'ai un masque de protection dans mon sac.Don't worry, I have a protective mask in my bag.
- Il est obligatoire de porter un masque chirurgical à l'hôpital.It is mandatory to wear a surgical mask at the hospital.
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Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are preparing for a costume party.
- ManonNathan, as-tu trouvé ton masque ?Nathan, have you found your mask?
- NathanOui, j'ai ce masque noir.Yes, I have this black mask.
- ManonIl est parfait pour ton costume.It is perfect for your costume.
- NathanMerci, Manon, tu es très gentille.Thank you, Manon, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mask” translations and entries masque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries masque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
