FACADE


Meaning of FACADE in English

[ fə'sα:d ]

■ noun

1》 the principal front of a building, facing on to a street or open space.

2》 a deceptive outward appearance.

Origin

C17: from Fr. façade , from face 'face', on the pattern of Ital. facciata .

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