face

US /feɪs/
UK /feɪs/
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visage

the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the front part of an animal's head

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She washed her face with cold water.
Elle s'est lavé le visage à l'eau froide.
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The dog licked my face.
Le chien m'a léché le visage.
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2.

cadran, face

the most important or main side of something

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The clock has a clear face.
L'horloge a un cadran clair.
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The north face of the mountain was covered in snow.
La face nord de la montagne était couverte de neige.
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1.

affronter, faire face à

to confront or deal with (a difficult situation or person)

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You need to face your fears.
Tu dois affronter tes peurs.
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We have to face the consequences of our actions.
Nous devons faire face aux conséquences de nos actions.
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2.

faire face à, être orienté vers

to have the front or main side in a particular direction

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The house faces south.
La maison fait face au sud.
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She turned to face the audience.
Elle se tourna pour faire face au public.
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