reface

• Verbe signifiant remplacer ou renouveler la surface ou le revêtement de quelque chose, comme un mur, un bâtiment ou un objet.

A verb meaning to replace or renew the surface or facing of something, such as a wall, building, or object.

1. Renovate a garmentC1formal

   To put a new facing on a piece of clothing, such as a collar or cuff, to repair or update it.

   Remplacer la parementure d'un vêtement

   • The tailor refaced the jacket's collar with new fabric.
   • She decided to reface the cuffs of her vintage coat.
   • He refaced the shirt's collar to make it look new again.

2. Provide a new surfaceC1formal

   To provide something with a new outer layer or facing, often for repair or aesthetic improvement.

   refaire la surface

   • The contractor refaced the kitchen cabinets with modern wood.
   • They refaced the building's exterior with stone panels.
   • The company refaced the old countertops with granite.

   Synonymesrefinishresurface

   Antonymesexposestripuncover