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facenoun
faces
pl
UK
/feɪs/
US
/feɪs/
She washed her face with cold water to wake up.
Elle s’est lavé le visage à l’eau froide pour se réveiller.
faceSurface d’un objet, partie visible ou fonctionnelle.
The face of the clock was beautifully decorated.
La face de l’horloge était magnifiquement décorée.
Additional translations
visagePar extension, pour une personne comme image publique ou symbole d’une campagne.
faceEmployé surtout dans des expressions comme « sauver la face ».
Synonyms
countenance
visage
mug
features
physiognomy
appearance
expression
front
surface
faceverb
faced
Past Simple
faced
Past Participle
facing
Gerund
UK
/feɪs/
US
/feɪs/
She had to face her fears before she could move forward.
Elle a dû affronter ses peurs avant de pouvoir avancer.
faire face àConfrontation avec une difficulté ou prise en charge d’une conséquence.
He must face the consequences of his decisions.
Il doit faire face aux conséquences de ses décisions.
donner surPour indiquer l’orientation ou la direction vers laquelle quelque chose est tourné.
The house faces the ocean, providing a beautiful view.
La maison donne sur l’océan, offrant une belle vue.
Additional translations
revêtirTechnique ou construction : recouvrir la face extérieure d’un matériau.
Synonyms
confront
meet
tackle
address
encounter
brave
defy
challenge
faceadjective
UK
/feɪs/
US
/feɪs/
Used attributively before a noun to indicate relation to the face; non-gradable.
She applied a gentle face cleanser every night.
Elle appliquait chaque soir un nettoyant facial doux.
Synonyms
facial
frontal
front-facing
front
anterior
forward-facing
direct
in-person
personal

Definitions

facenoun
The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.
She washed her face with cold water to wake up.
The expression or appearance of the face as an indication of mood or emotion.
His face showed no emotion as he delivered the news.
The surface of a thing, especially one that is presented to the view or has a particular function.
The face of the clock was beautifully decorated.
A person in terms of their public image or reputation.
She is the face of the new advertising campaign.
A flat surface of a geometric solid.
Each face of the cube was painted a different color.
One's honor, dignity, or social standing that can be lost or preserved.
He told a joke to save face after his mistake.
faceverb
To confront or deal with a difficult situation or person directly.
She had to face her fears before she could move forward.
To turn or be positioned with the front toward a particular direction.
The house faces the ocean, providing a beautiful view.
To accept and deal with the consequences of one's actions.
He must face the consequences of his decisions.
To be the opponent in a competition or conflict.
The team will face their rivals in the championship game.
To cover or surface the front or outer side of something with a different material.
The fireplace was faced with polished granite.
faceadjective
Designed for use on the face or relating to the face.
She applied a gentle face cleanser every night.
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