Faces (en. Faces)
[fas]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The different visible surfaces of a human head or an object.
She has a beautiful face.
Elle a une belle face.
The appearance or expression of a person.
His face was marked by sadness.
Son visage était marqué par la tristesse.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'facies' which means aspect or appearance.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have multiple faces
To be hypocritical or have multiple personalities.
avoir plusieurs faces
to see things face to face
To face reality.
voir les choses en face
to face
To confront a situation or a problem.
faire face à
Related Words
face
Frontal surface of the head, including features and expressions.
visage
forehead
Front part of an object or surface.
front
mask
An object covering the face, often to change appearance.
masque
Slang Meanings
A person who is merely a figure.
This guy is just a face.
Ce type est juste une face.
To have a pleasant or likable face.
He really has a likable face.
Il a vraiment une face sympathique.