lose face
US /luːz feɪs/
UK /luːz feɪs/
1.
perdre la face, être humilié
to be humiliated or to lose respect, especially in public
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The politician tried to avoid a scandal to prevent himself from losing face.
Le politicien a essayé d'éviter un scandale pour ne pas perdre la face.
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If the project fails, the manager will lose face with the board.
Si le projet échoue, le manager va perdre la face devant le conseil d'administration.