vernis
French → English
(material) Varnish: a liquid coating applied to surfaces like wood to create a shiny, protective finish
Il a appliqué une couche de vernis sur la table en chêne.
(English) He applied a layer of varnish to the oak table.
Le vernis de ce violon ancien est parfaitement conservé.
(English) The varnish of this ancient violin is perfectly preserved.
(figurative) Social veneer: a superficial appearance of education or politeness hiding one's true nature
Son vernis culturel s'efface rapidement dès qu'on approfondit le sujet.
(English) His cultural veneer fades quickly as soon as the subject is deepened.
Elle a acquis un certain vernis mondain lors de ses voyages.
(English) She acquired a certain social veneer during her travels.
Entry ID: fr:en:vernis · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary