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confront

UK
/kənˈfrʌnt/
US
/kənˈfrʌnt/

Translations

confrontverb
confronted
Past Simple
confronted
Past Participle
confronting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈfrʌnt/
US
/kənˈfrʌnt/
The lawyer confronted the witness with the evidence during the trial.
L’avocat a confronté le témoin aux preuves pendant le procès.
She decided to confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
Elle a décidé d’affronter son patron au sujet de ce traitement injuste.
Additional translations
donner surEmploi spatial pour un bâtiment ou un lieu qui se trouve en face de quelque chose.
faire face àLocution verbale employée surtout pour une difficulté, un problème ou une situation.
Synonyms
face
challenge
address
tackle
meet
oppose
defy
encounter
Antonyms
avoid
evade
shun

Definitions

confrontverb
To face or deal with a difficult situation or person directly.
She decided to confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
To meet someone face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.
The protesters confronted the police at the entrance of the building.
To bring together for comparison or examination.
The lawyer confronted the witness with the evidence during the trial.
To stand or lie directly opposite or facing something
The apartment building confronts the sea.
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