die Fassade
Translation
facade, front, exterior, frontage
Examples
Die Fassade des Hauses ist neu gestrichen.
The facade of the house is newly painted.
Er wahrt nur die Fassade einer glücklichen Ehe.
He is only maintaining the facade of a happy marriage.
Grammar Patterns
the facade ((of sth.)) the facade of sth. The facade of the museum is impressive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Außenwand, Vorderseite, Schein (appearance)
Etymology
From French 'façade', from Italian 'facciata', meaning 'face'. It refers to the 'face' of a building.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'face-aid'. Think of it as the cosmetic 'face' of a building, which can also be just for show.