façade
/fəˈsɑːd/
fa · çade
fə · ˈsɑːd
English Definition
n. front; appearance; false front
Significado en Español
fachada, apariencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mặt tiền, vẻ bề ngoài
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
French façade (appearance) → surface, appearance.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “façade” as used in the sentence: “The building had a beautiful façade, but the interior was quite outdated.”?
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A
front
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B
interior
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C
back
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D
support
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A — front.
“façade” means n. front; appearance; false front
Common questions about “façade”
What does “façade” mean?
façade — n. front; appearance; false front. In Chinese: 正面，外表；假象.
How do you pronounce “façade”?
façade is pronounced /fəˈsɑːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fa · çade.
Is “façade” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. façade appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “façade”?
French façade (appearance) → surface, appearance.
