face to face

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.

ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее нахождение в непосредственном присутствии кого-либо или чего-либо, часто используемое для описания личной встречи или противостояния без каких-либо барьеров или посредников.esExpresión idiomática que significa estar en presencia directa de alguien o algo, usada a menudo para describir un encuentro personal o un enfrentamiento sin barreras ni intermediarios.frExpression 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.deIdiomatischer Ausdruck, der bedeutet, dass man sich in unmittelbarer Gegenwart einer Person oder Sache befindet; oft für ein persönliches Treffen oder eine direkte Konfrontation ohne Barrieren oder Vermittler verwendet.ptExpressão idiomática que significa estar na presença direta de alguém ou algo, usada para descrever um encontro pessoal ou confronto sem barreiras ou intermediários.zh习语，表示在某人或某物直接在场的情况下，常用于描述没有障碍或中间人的当面会面或对抗。arتعبير اصطلاحي يعني التواجد في حضور شخص آخر مباشرةً، ويُستعمل غالبًا لوصف لقاء شخصي أو مواجهة دون حواجز أو وسطاء.

1. In person meeting A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛичноescara a carafrface à facedePersönlichptPessoalmentezh面对面arوجهاً لوجه

2. Direct confrontation B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛицом к лицуescara a carafrface à facedeVon Angesicht zu AngesichtptCara a carazh面对面arوجهاً لوجه