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facedadjective
UK
/feɪst/
US
/feɪst/
confronté àSe dit d’une personne ou d’une organisation placée devant une situation difficile.
The company was faced with a difficult decision regarding its future.
L’entreprise était confrontée à une décision difficile concernant son avenir.
au visageS’emploie surtout dans des composés descriptifs pour indiquer l’expression ou le type de visage.
The stern-faced teacher commanded respect from her students.
Le professeur au visage sévère imposait le respect à ses élèves.
Additional translations
revêtu deEmployé surtout dans des composés techniques ou descriptifs pour indiquer une surface extérieure recouverte d’un matériau.
Synonyms
encountered
opposed
challenged
confronted
faceverb

faced

Past Simple

faced
Past Simple
faced
Past Participle
facing
Gerund
UK
/feɪs/
US
/feɪs/
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.
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.
Additional translations
revêtirTechnique ou construction : recouvrir la face extérieure d’un matériau.
Synonyms
confront
meet
tackle
address
encounter
brave
defy
challenge

Definitions

facedadjective
Having a specified type of face or expression.
The stern-faced teacher commanded respect from her students.
Confronted with a particular situation or problem.
The company was faced with a difficult decision regarding its future.
Having a specified external surface made of or covered with a particular material.
The marble-faced fireplace added elegance to the room.
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.
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