face

A noun referring to the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin, containing the eyes, nose, and mouth.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее переднюю часть головы от лба до подбородка, содержащую глаза, нос и рот.esParte frontal de la cabeza humana, desde la frente hasta la barbilla, que contiene los ojos, la nariz y la boca; también puede referirse a la expresión o apariencia de esta parte.frPartie avant de la tête humaine, du front au menton, comportant les yeux, le nez et la bouche ; par extension, expression ou aspect visible de quelque chose.deVorderer Teil des Kopfes von der Stirn bis zum Kinn, der Augen, Nase und Mund enthält; auch der Gesichtsausdruck oder das Ansehen einer Person.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte frontal da cabeça, da testa ao queixo, onde ficam os olhos, o nariz e a boca. Também pode indicar a expressão ou o aspecto de uma pessoa, ou aindafigura, imagem e reputação diante dos outros.zh指头部的前部，从额头到下巴，包含眼睛、鼻子和嘴巴。也指表情、面容、外貌或尊严、面子。arالاسم الذي يدل على الجزء الأمامي من الرأس من الجبهة إلى الذقن، ويشمل العينين والأنف والفم. ويُستخدم أيضاً بمعنى الملامح أو الهيئة أو الوجود الذي يُعرف به الشخص.

1. Front of the head A1 formal

   The front part of a person's head, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks.

   • She has a kind face.
   • He washed his face in the morning.
   • The child's face lit up with joy.

   ruЛицоesCarafrFace (partie avant de la tête)deGesichtptRostozh脸arوجه

   Synonyme: countenancemugphysiognomyvisage

2. Expression or look A2 formal

   The expression or look on a person's face, showing emotion.

   • He had a worried face when he heard the news.
   • Her face showed surprise at the announcement.
   • The teacher's face was stern during the exam.

   ruВыражение лицаesExpresión del rostrofrExpression du visagedeGesichtsausdruckptExpressão facialzh面部表情arتعبير الوجه

   Synonyme: countenanceexpressionlookmienvisage

3. Surface or side B1 formal

   The front, outer, or upper surface of an object.

   • The face of the clock is cracked.
   • The mountain's face is steep and rocky.
   • The building's face was covered in ivy.

   ruПоверхностьesCara o superficie de un objetofrSurface ou côté d'un objetdeOberflächeptSuperfíciezh表面arالوجه

   Synonyme: aspectelevationexteriorfacetfrontplanesidesurface

   Antonyme: backrear

4. Reputation or dignity B2 formal

   The respect or reputation of a person or group.

   • He lost face after the scandal.
   • She saved face by apologizing publicly.
   • The company tried to maintain face with its clients.

   ruРепутация или достоинствоesprestigio, honorfrRespect ou dignité (d'une personne ou d'un groupe)deAnsehen oder WürdeptReputação ou dignidadezh面子或尊严arالسمعة أو الكرامة

   Synonyme: credibilitydignityhonorimageprestigepridereputationstandingstatus

   Antonyme: disgracedishonorhumiliationshame

• faces plural form
• faces' possessive plural form
• face's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of confronting or dealing with a difficult situation, or positioning oneself towards something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по столкновению или решению сложной ситуации, или расположения себя по направлению к чему-либо.esVerbo que indica el acto de enfrentarse o lidiar con una situación difícil, o de estar orientado o dirigido hacia algo o alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire face à une situation difficile ou d'y faire face, ou le fait de se trouver orienté vers quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deVerb, das bedeutet, sich einer schwierigen Situation zu stellen oder sie zu bewältigen, oder sich in eine bestimmte Richtung zu wenden bzw. jemandem oder etwas gegenüberzustehen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de encarar ou lidar com uma situação difícil, ou de estar voltado para determinada direção.zh动词，表示面对、遭遇或应对困难情况，或指朝向、转向某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مواجهة موقف صعب أو التعامل معه، أو التصدي لشيء ما، أو التوجّه نحو شيء بالنظر أو الوقوف قبالته.

1. To confront or deal with B1 formal

   To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.

   • She had to face her fears of public speaking.
   • The company is facing financial difficulties.
   • He faced the challenge with determination.

   ruСтолкнутьсяesEnfrentar o afrontarfrAffronterdeSich stellenptEnfrentarzh面对arواجه

   Synonyme: addressbraveconfrontencounterhandlemeetopposetacklewithstand

   Antonyme: avoiddodgeevadeshirksidestep

2. To be positioned towards A2 formal

   To have the front or face directed towards someone or something.

   • The house faces the ocean.
   • Please face the front of the room.
   • The two buildings face each other across the street.

   ruБыть обращённым кesestar orientado haciafrfaire face àdeZu etwas hingewandt seinptEstar voltado parazh朝向arأن يكون مواجهاً لـ

   Synonyme: frontlook out onoverlook

   Antonyme: avertbackturn away

3. To accept the truth B1 informal

   To accept that something is true and deal with it.

   • You need to face the fact that you made a mistake.
   • Let's face it, we're lost.
   • He finally faced the reality of the situation.

   ruПризнатьesAceptar la verdadfrfaire face à la véritédeIns Auge sehenptEncararzh面对arالاعتراف بالحقيقة

   Synonyme: acceptacknowledgeconfronthandle

• faced past participle
• faced past simple
• facing present participle
• faces third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: face offface up