facing

• Revêtement ou parement appliqué sur une surface (vêtement, bâtiment, construction) pour la protéger, la décorer ou la renforcer ; également le fait de faire face à quelque chose.

A noun referring to a covering or lining applied to the surface of something, such as a garment, building, or structure, for protection, ornamentation, or strengthening.

1. Garment edge liningB2formal

   A piece of fabric sewn along the edge of a garment, such as a collar or cuff, for decoration or to make it stronger.

   Parement (couture)

   • The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
   • She added a contrasting facing to the cuffs for a unique look.
   • The tailor reinforced the buttonholes with a sturdy facing.

2. Building claddingB2formaltechnical

   An outer layer of material applied to a building's surface for decoration or protection.

   Parement

   • The building's stone facing gives it a classic appearance.
   • They used brick facing to cover the concrete structure.
   • The modern office tower has a glass facing.

   Synonymescladdingcoveringfacaderevetmentsheathingsidingskinsurfacingveneer

3. Protective outer layerB2formaltechnical

   A covering that shields the outside of a structure from weather or damage.

   Revêtement protecteur extérieur

   • The wooden house has a metal facing to protect against rain.
   • The wall's facing is made of weather-resistant panels.
   • They installed a new facing to improve the building's insulation.

   Synonymescladdingcoatingcoveringsheathingsidingveneer

4. Surface applicationC1formaltechnical

   The act of covering something with a layer of a different material.

   Pose d'un parement

   • The process of facing the countertop with marble took two days.
   • Facing the old fireplace with tiles gave it a fresh look.
   • The carpenter is facing the cabinet doors with oak veneer.

   Synonymescladdingcoatingcoveringoverlayplatingsheathingsurfacingveneer

• 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