maquiller

Senses

1. 1.

   to make up; to apply makeup

   to apply cosmetics to the face

2. 2.

   to disguise; to cover up

   to hide or alter the appearance or nature of something

Examples

• "Elle se maquille chaque matin avant d'aller travailler."

  She puts on makeup every morning before going to work.

• "On a maquillé la voiture accidentée pour la revendre."

  They disguised the damaged car to resell it.

• "Il faut maquiller cette erreur dans le rapport."

  We must cover up this error in the report.

Usage

Common reflexive construction: *se maquiller* (to put on makeup). The second sense (to disguise/cover up) is often used figuratively in business and official contexts, sometimes with negative connotations of fraud or concealment.