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Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of reason: We desire to be what romantic love makes us appear in the other's eyes. We want to imagine we are deserving of the love we inspire.
Maggie Gallagher

Meaning of "facade" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FACADE

facade  [fəˈsɑːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FACADE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Facade is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FACADE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

facade

Facade

A facade or façade /fəˈsɑːd/ is generally one exterior side of a building, usually, but not always, the front. The word comes from the, literally meaning "" or "". In, the facade of a building is often the most important aspect from a design standpoint, as it sets the tone for the rest of the building. From the engineering perspective of a building, the facade is also of great importance due to its impact on energy efficiency. Many facades are historical, and local zoning regulations or other laws greatly restrict or even forbid their alteration.

Definition of facade in the English dictionary

The definition of facade in the dictionary is the face of a building. Other definition of facade is a front or outer appearance, esp a deceptive one.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FACADE


Ahmedabad
ˈɑːmədəˌbɑːd
backyard
ˌbæˈkjɑːd
brassard
ˈbræsɑːd
card
kɑːd
courtyard
ˈkɔːtˌjɑːd
embassade
ˈembəˌsɑːd
glissade
ɡlɪˈsɑːd
guard
ɡɑːd
Hansard
ˈhænsɑːd
hard
hɑːd
Hyderabad
ˈhaɪdərəˌbɑːd
mansard
ˈmænsɑːd
MasterCard
ˈmɑːstəˌkɑːd
pesade
pɛˈsɑːd
Prasad
prəˈsɑːd
regard
rɪˈɡɑːd
Riyadh
rɪˈjɑːd
Sade
sɑːd
sard
sɑːd
yard
jɑːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FACADE

faburden
face
face as long as a fiddle
face card
face cloth
face cream
face down
face flannel
face flies
face guard
face mask
face out
face pack
face painting
face powder
face recognition
face the music
face time
face to face
face up to

WORDS THAT END LIKE FACADE

alcade
ambuscade
amusement arcade
aquacade
arcade
autocade
barricade
brocade
cade
cascade
cavalcade
decade
estacade
falcade
motorcade
penny arcade
saccade
shopping arcade
unbarricade
video arcade

Synonyms and antonyms of facade in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FACADE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «facade» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of facade

Translation of «facade» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FACADE

Find out the translation of facade to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of facade from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «facade» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 正面
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fachada
570 millions of speakers

English

facade
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुखौटा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الواجهة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фасад
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fachada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অট্টালিকার সদরের বহির্ভাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

façade
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fasad
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fassade
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

正面
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

> 정면
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teras
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mặt tiền
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முகப்பில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दर्शनी भिंत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cephe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

facciata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

elewacji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фасад
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fațadă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρόσοψη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fasade
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fasad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fasade
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of facade

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FACADE»

The term «facade» is very widely used and occupies the 19.773 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FACADE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about facade

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10 QUOTES WITH «FACADE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word facade.
1
Nigel Barker
Even though photographers are only shooting the outside, beauty is more about who you are as a person - the life you lead - not your facade.
2
Bryan Callen
I've always wanted to be a brooding, deep, dark artist, but I can never keep that facade going for more than 15 minutes.
3
Jack Canfield
When you really need help, people will respond. Sincerity means dropping the image facade and showing a willingness to be vulnerable. Tell it the way it is, lumps and all. Don't worry if your presentation isn't perfect; ask from your heart. Keep it simple, and people will open up to you.
4
Chris Gabrieli
You can't be entirely unguarded in politics. Even appearing to be unguarded is as much a facade as a reality.
5
Maggie Gallagher
Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of reason: We desire to be what romantic love makes us appear in the other's eyes. We want to imagine we are deserving of the love we inspire.
6
Mel Gibson
I'm as vain as the next guy. I have a facade on right now. But you can't see it, because it's reality-based.
7
Trisha Goddard
It was only literally hours after the wedding when he felt he didn't have to keep up the facade.
8
Norman Granz
I don't say that the supposed Civil Rights development is a myth, but it's a matter of dealing with reality. It's purely peripheral and, in many cases, it's just a facade.
9
Leslie Jamison
You pass the old L.A. County jail, which is surprisingly beautiful. It's got a handsome stone facade and stately columns. The new L.A. County jail - called The Twin Towers - isn't beautiful at all; it's a stucco panopticon the color of sick flesh.
10
Anish Kapoor
I've always felt that if one was going to take seriously this vocation as an artist, you have to get beyond that decorative facade.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACADE»

Discover the use of facade in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to facade and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Facade Construction Manual
«Facade Construction Manual» provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials and energy-efficient technologies in facade design.
Thomas Herzog, Roland Krippner, Werner Lang, 2004
2
Behind the Postmodern Facade: Architectural Change in Late ...
This is a ground-breaking contribution to the study of culture and the sociology of knowledge, as well as to architectural and urban history.
Magali Sarfatti Larson, 1995
3
Facade
Jonas Hunter is a high-class body for hire with a small, exclusive, mostly male clientèle who pay big bucks for his undivided time and attention.
Zahra Owens, 2009
4
Marriage Behind the Facade
Dreaming of being a princess in a faraway land, American real estate agent Sydney Reed entered into a marriage of convenience with Sheikh Malik, but she can no longer live in a loveless relationship.
Lynn Raye Harris, 2013
5
Facade
Four young women, each concealing an explosive secret behind a facade of decency, collide in the glittering society of Palm Beach. By the author of Twins. Reprint.
Roxanne Pulitzer, 1994
6
Basics Facade Apertures
This volume deals with the various forms of opening, such as doors, windows, ventilation elements, and fixed glass panes, and their materialization, which also varies according to function; special attention is given to the subject of edges ...
Roland Krippner, Florian Musso, 2008
7
Facade: In Every Mortal Lies a Dormant god!
This collection is divided into four chapters: Passion and Emotions; Notions and Motivations; Divine andFrame of Mind; and Rebellion and Unrest! "Facade" offers poems for any occasion for those seeking insight and knowledge.
Mr. Sanford Shuman, 2011
8
Ordering the Facade: Photography and Contemporary Southern ...
"Ordering the Facade" traces the visual and literary cultures of sou
Katherine Henninger, 2007
9
A Facade to Shatter
Dismissed & discarded: Can he deny the forgotten Corretti?
Lynn Raye Harris, 2013
10
Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures
The reader will find information here that is not available together in any single resource, including: Structural system types and design options, with integrated glass system options and their application on each of the structural types ...
Mic Patterson, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACADE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term facade is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cuba: Behind The Facade
Every Monday night, at 8:30 sharp, the Cuban government dispenses a much-needed morsel to its people. They are used to waiting for treats, so they are ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Design For Capitol Facade Approved By Historic Zoners
"This initial commitment to updating the facade will go toward a campaign for raising money to deal with the marquee in some way," Young said ... «Greeneville Sun, Jul 15»
3
DDA members view renditions of facade changes
Members of the Downtown Development Authority, DDA, on Tuesday were able to see some renditions of proposed improvements on local ... «Cheboygan Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Jules Ladoumègue Sports Centre features a facade of moving glass …
A layer of glass louvres wraps this Paris sports centre by Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes, forming a semi-transparent facade that controls the ... «Dezeen, Jul 15»
5
CRA putting more funds into facade improvements
Businesses that have received facade money in the past include the Tattered Book, the Chocolate Bar, the Happy Brush, JEO Consulting, the ... «Grand Island Independent, Jul 15»
6
Nampa historic facade grants to become loans
The facade of the building is being worked on and improved. ... to restore another building, available historic facade grants in Nampa made the ... «Idaho Press-Tribune, Jul 15»
7
On the Money: Inspecting Your Building's Facade… with Rope
If your building is large it probably needs more than one scaffold drop to allow for a proper façade inspection. Rappelling is less expensive. «Habitat magazine, Jul 15»
8
Beach facade program off to a slow start
The Facade Improvement Program is funded out of the $750,000 Revitalization Grant awarded to the Town of Colonial Beach from the Virginia ... «Journal Press - King George, Jul 15»
9
Australia Clear Favourites But There are Cracks in Their Facade
Nothing in the world of sport over the next seven weeks will be so time-consuming and all-absorbing as the Ashes Test series that begins today ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
10
Arlington Council nixes proposed facade for new library
The Arlington City Council is enthusiastic about almost all the new features, extra space and activities planned for the new $29 million central ... «WFAA, Jul 15»

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