face to face

• Expression idiomatique signifiant être en présence directe de quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent utilisée pour décrire une rencontre personnelle ou une confrontation sans barrières ni intermédiaires.

An idiomatic expression meaning being in the direct presence of someone or something, often used to describe a personal meeting or confrontation without any barriers or intermediaries.

1. In person meetingA2formal

   Being in the same physical space and directly looking at someone while communicating.

   face à face

   • We need to discuss this face to face, not over the phone.
   • She prefers face-to-face meetings for important negotiations.
   • They finally met face to face after years of online correspondence.

2. Direct confrontationB2informal

   Being in a situation where you must deal with something directly, often a problem or challenge.

   face à face

   • He came face to face with his biggest fear during the hike.
   • The company is now face to face with bankruptcy.
   • She stood face to face with her accuser in court.