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facingnoun
facings
pl
UK
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
parementureHabillement, couture : partie de doublure ou de finition sur un bord de vêtement.
The coat had a velvet facing that added a touch of luxury to its design.
Le manteau avait une parementure en velours qui ajoutait une touche de luxe à son design.
parementConstruction, architecture.
The building's exterior was enhanced with a stone facing to give it a more elegant look.
L'extérieur du bâtiment a été mis en valeur par un parement en pierre pour lui donner un aspect plus élégant.
Synonyms
orientation
front
surface
aspect
side
facinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
Used attributively to indicate orientation toward something.
orientéSe dit d'un élément dont la face principale est tournée vers quelque chose ; souvent avec un complément de direction.
The apartment has a south-facing balcony that gets sunlight all day.
L'appartement a un balcon orienté au sud qui reçoit du soleil toute la journée.
Synonyms
confronting
opposing
fronting
looking towards
directed at
faceverb

facing

Gerund

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
meet
challenge
defy
brave
encounter
address
confront
tackle

Definitions

facingnoun
A layer of material applied to the surface of something to improve its appearance or durability.
The building's exterior was enhanced with a stone facing to give it a more elegant look.
The front or outer surface of a garment, especially when it is different from the rest of the garment.
The coat had a velvet facing that added a touch of luxury to its design.
A lining or covering of a different material on the edge of a garment, such as a collar or cuff.
The dress had a silk facing on the collar, which contrasted beautifully with the cotton fabric.
facinggerund / present participle
Situated with its front or main surface directed toward a specified point or object.
The apartment has a south-facing balcony that gets sunlight all day.
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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