faire illusion

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ i.ly.zjɔ̃/

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Verb

faire illusion

1. to be deceptive, to deceive, to look the part

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with faire allusion à or se faire des illusions (“to delude oneself”).

See also

• jeter de la poudre aux yeux