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facade

intermediateB2

/fəˈsɑːd/ · fa-cade

The face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.

Meanings

nounformal

The face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.

کسی عمارت کا چہرہ، خاص طور پر وہ سامنے کا حصہ جو سڑک یا کھلی جگہ کی طرف دیکھتا ہے۔

چہرہ

chehra

Synonyms

frontsurfaceexteriorسامنےسطحباہر کا حصہ

Antonyms

backinteriorinsideپیچھےاندروناندر

Common Collocations

  • building facade
  • decorative facade
  • glass facade

Example Sentences

The facade of the building is beautifully designed.

عمارت کا چہرہ خوبصورتی سے تیار کیا گیا ہے۔

Imarat ka chehra khoobsurti se tayar kiya gaya hai.

Many architects focus on the facade to make a memorable impression.

بہت سے معمار سامنے کے حصے پر توجہ دیتے ہیں تاکہ ایک یادگار تاثر بن سکے۔

Bhot se me'mar samnay ke hisse par tawajjo dete hain taake aik yaadgar tasur ban sake.

The facade can sometimes conceal the true structure behind it.

چہرہ کبھی کبھار اس کے پیچھے کی حقیقی ساخت کو چھپا سکتا ہے۔

Chehra kabhi kabhar is ke peeche ki haqeeqi sakht ko chhupa sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

facilitator:A facilitator is someone who helps a group work together, whereas a facade refers to the front of a building.

Word Family

facade-like
adjectiveچہرہ نما

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'face' to remember 'facade' as the face of a building.

Visualize a beautifully designed building front.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "façade" — face or front of a building

First known use: 17th century

Initially used to describe the front of buildings, the term 'facade' expanded in the 20th century to denote a deceptive outward appearance.