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maquiller

to put on makeup; to apply makeup (to), to make up (someone), to do someone’s makeup, to doctor, to falsify (figures

m a . k i . j e
maquill to put on makeup; to apply makeup (to) + er Infinitive
verb Rare #32,659
to put on makeup; to apply makeup (to) Often used reflexively: « se maquiller » = to put on makeup.
FR: Elle va se maquiller avant de sortir.
EN: She is going to put on makeup before going out.
to make up (someone), to do someone’s makeup Used with a direct object person.
FR: Le maquilleur va maquiller l’actrice avant le tournage.
EN: The makeup artist is going to do the actress’s makeup before filming.
to doctor, to falsify (figures, accounts, evidence) Figurative/extended meaning: to manipulate to make something look better or different from reality.
FR: Ils ont tenté de maquiller les chiffres du rapport.
EN: They tried to doctor the figures in the report.
Conjugation of maquiller
maquiller
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First maquille —
Third maquille —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First maquille —
Third maquille —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second maquille —

Tu sais, tu devrais vraiment te maquiller avant que le spectacle ne commence.

You know, you should really put on your makeup before the show starts.

— Running Man (2025)

Nous devrons nous maquiller ce soir.

We'll have to put on makeup tonight.

— Princesse Mononoké (1997)

Venez vous changer et vous maquiller par ici.

Come over here to change and put on your makeup.

— Departures (2008)

Je n'aime pas voir des petites filles se maquiller.

I don't like seeing little girls wearing makeup.

Tu devrais te maquiller un peu pour t'arranger.

You should put on a little makeup to improve your appearance.

— Une bataille après l'autre (2025)

Je vais te coiffer et te maquiller.

I'll do your hair and makeup.

— Tout sur ma mère (1999)

Maquiller ?

Apply makeup?

— Departures (2008)

Je voulais voir un truc sur Google, je dois me maquiller pour une fête d'école.

I wanted to look something up on Google; I have to do my makeup for a school party.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Tu m'aides à me maquiller ?

Will you help me put on my makeup?

— Adieu ma concubine (1993)