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No. 10,073 in French

grimer

To make up or disguise (using makeup).

In a sentence

  • Je vais grimer mon visage pour la fête costumée.

    I will paint my face for the costume party.

    'Grimer' is used here to describe the act of applying makeup or paint to one's face as part of a costume.

  • Il a été grimé en clown pour amuser les enfants.

    He was made up as a clown to entertain the children.

    'Grimer' is used here to describe the transformation of someone into a character using makeup or costumes.

  • Les acteurs doivent se grimer avant de monter sur scène.

    Actors need to apply makeup before going on stage.

    'Grimer' is used to describe actors using makeup to prepare for a performance.

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