faire face à — meaning in English

English meaning

• face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Senses

faire face à is used for these senses in English:

• face (transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
• face (transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).

face — full definition

1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

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