Meaning
facade, front
- the front exterior wall of a building
- side of a page (of a sheet of paper)
- an appearance that hides reality
In a sentence
La facciata della chiesa è molto semplice.
The church facade is very simple.
Hai visto la facciata del nuovo museo?
Did you see the facade of the new museum?
La facciata non è stata ancora pulita.
The facade hasn't been cleaned yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| facciata | feminine · singular |
| facciate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Main concrete meaning is the front of a building.
- Also figurative: una facciata di gentilezza.
- Common in architecture, city descriptions, and art.