What part of speech is façade?

"Façade" can be two parts of speech, depending on how it's used:

* Noun: When referring to the front of a building, it's a noun.

* Example: "The building had a beautiful stone façade."

* Verb: When used to describe a false outward appearance, it's a verb.

* Example: "She tried to façade her true feelings."

So, the part of speech depends on the context!