frontal

• Qui se rapporte à la face antérieure ou à l'avant de quelque chose, en particulier au front ou à la partie tournée vers l'avant d'un objet ou d'une structure.

Relating to the front part of something, especially the forehead or the forward-facing aspect of an object or structure.

1. Belonging to the front partB2formal

   Relating to or situated at the front of something.

   Qui est à l'avant

   • The frontal section of the building faces the main street.
   • The car's frontal impact was severe in the crash.
   • The frontal area of the aircraft is designed for aerodynamics.

   Synonymesanteriorforeforwardfrontleading

   Antonymesbackposteriorrear

2. Relating to an advancing air massC1formalscientific

   Of or relating to the front of an advancing mass of air, especially in meteorology.

   frontal (météorologie)

   • A frontal system is moving across the region, bringing rain.
   • The frontal boundary between cold and warm air caused storms.
   • Meteorologists tracked the frontal passage closely.

3. Meeting front to frontC1formal

   Characterized by a direct, head-on confrontation or meeting.

   frontal (face à face)

   • The two armies engaged in a frontal assault.
   • The debate was a frontal clash of opposing ideologies.
   • A frontal attack on the problem was necessary.

   Synonymesdirectface-to-facehead-on

4. Relating to the forehead or frontal boneB2formalmedical

   Of or adjacent to the forehead or the frontal bone of the skull.

   frontal (relatif au front)

   • The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for decision-making.
   • He suffered a fracture to his frontal bone.
   • The doctor examined the frontal region of the skull.

• Nom désignant un ornement porté sur le front, un parement couvrant le devant d'un autel, ou la façade d'un bâtiment.

A noun referring to an adornment worn on the forehead, a drapery covering the front of an altar, or the face or front of a building.

1. Forehead adornmentC1formal

   A decorative piece worn on the forehead, often as part of traditional or ceremonial attire.

   Ornement frontal

   • The queen wore a golden frontal studded with jewels.
   • Ancient priests often wore a frontal during religious ceremonies.
   • The bride's frontal was made of delicate silver filigree.

   Synonymesfrontlet

2. Altar clothC1formalart

   A decorative drapery or covering that hangs over the front of an altar in a church.

   devant d'autel

   • The embroidered frontal was changed for the Easter service.
   • The altar frontal was made of rich velvet and gold thread.
   • Each season, the church displays a different frontal.

   Synonymesfrontlet

3. Building facadeC1formalart

   The front or face of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one.

   Façade d'un bâtiment

   • The frontal of the cathedral features intricate stone carvings.
   • Architects focused on the building's frontal to create a grand entrance.
   • The museum's frontal was renovated to match its historical style.

   Synonymesfacadefacefrontfrontage

   Antonymesbackrear