head-on

• Décrit une approche directe, frontale ou conflictuelle face à un problème ou une situation.

Describes a direct, confrontational, or straightforward approach to a problem or situation.

1. Direct oppositionB2formal

   Characterized by direct confrontation or opposition.

   de front / frontal

   • The two leaders had a head-on clash over the new policy.
   • The company took a head-on approach to the competition.
   • They engaged in a head-on debate about the issue.

   Synonymesbluntconfrontationaldirectface-to-faceforthrightfrontalstraightforwarduncompromising

   Antonymesindirectoblique

2. Meeting front to frontB2formal

   Meeting or colliding directly with the front parts facing each other.

   de front

   • The two cars were involved in a head-on collision.
   • The ships narrowly avoided a head-on crash.
   • A head-on confrontation between the rivals was inevitable.

   Synonymesdirectface-to-facefrontalhead-to-head

• Adverbe signifiant 'de face' ou 'en collision directe'. Utilisé aussi bien au sens propre (par exemple pour des chocs) qu'au sens figuré (par exemple pour aborder un problème ou un conflit directement, sans détour).

An adverb meaning 'with the front foremost' or 'in direct confrontation.' It is used both literally (e.g., for collisions) and figuratively (e.g., for addressing problems or conflicts directly without avoidance).

1. Directly or in direct oppositionB2formal

   In a way that involves direct confrontation or opposition.

   de front

   • The two politicians clashed head-on during the debate.
   • She decided to tackle the problem head-on rather than avoid it.
   • The company faced the competition head-on with a new strategy.

   Synonymesfrontallysquarelystraight

2. With the front foremostB2formal

   In a manner where the front part of something meets something else first, especially in a collision.

   de front

   • The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
   • The ship struck the iceberg head-on.
   • The cyclist hit the wall head-on and was injured.

   Synonymesfrontallyheadlong