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face in French

face in French is visage, face, figure — face means the front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.

face in French

visage
noun
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
face
noun
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
figure
noun
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
gueule
noun
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
gueule
noun
(slang) The mouth.
visage
noun
(in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
physionomie
noun
(in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
face
noun
visage
noun
face
noun
Any surface, especially a front or outer one.
surface
noun
Any surface, especially a front or outer one.
faire face à
verb
(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
faire face à
verb
(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
être en face de
verb
(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
être vis-à-vis de
verb
(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
affronter
verb
(transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

What does "face" mean?

  1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
    "She had a warm smile on her face."
  2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
    "He refused to apologise, worried it would make him lose face."
  3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
    "The clock face was cracked but still ticking."
  4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
    "Our hotel room faced the sea."

face in a sentence

  • She had a warm smile on her face.
  • He splashed cold water on his face to wake up.
  • He refused to apologise, worried it would make him lose face.
  • The clock face was cracked but still ticking.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "face" in French?

"face" in French is visage, face, figure. face means: The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.

How do you use "face" in a sentence?

Example: "She had a warm smile on her face." In French, "face" is visage, face, figure.

Are there other ways to say "face" in French?

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "face": visage, face, figure, gueule, physionomie, surface.

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