face

• Partie 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.

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

1. Front of the headA1formal

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

   Face (partie avant de la tête)

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

   Synonymescountenancemugphysiognomyvisage

2. A2formal

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

   Expression du visage

   • 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.

   Synonymescountenanceexpressionlookmienvisage

3. Surface or sideB1formal

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

   Surface ou côté d'un objet

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

   Synonymesaspectelevationexteriorfacetfrontplanesidesurface

   Antonymesbackrear

4. Reputation or dignityB2formal

   The respect or reputation of a person or group.

   Respect ou dignité (d'une personne ou d'un groupe)

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

   Synonymescredibilitydignityhonorimageprestigepridereputationstandingstatus

   Antonymesdisgracedishonorhumiliationshame

• Verbe 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.

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

1. To confront or deal withB1formal

   To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.

   Affronter

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

   Synonymesaddressbraveconfrontencounterhandlemeetopposetacklewithstand

   Antonymesavoiddodgeevadeshirksidestep

2. To be positioned towardsA2formal

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

   faire face à

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

   Synonymesfrontlook out onoverlook

   Antonymesavertbackturn away

3. To accept the truthB1informal

   To accept that something is true and deal with it.

   faire face à la vérité

   • 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.

   Synonymesacceptacknowledgeconfronthandle

Variantes phrasalface offface up