Visage (en. Face)

/vi.zaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located.
His face was marked by time.
Son visage était marqué par le temps.
Expression that emanates from the face.
She had a radiant face.
Elle avait un visage radieux.
Appearance or external aspect.
The face of the city has changed over the years.
Le visage de la ville a changé au fil des ans.

Etymology

From the Latin 'facies', meaning 'face' or 'appearance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a closed face
To be serious or unexpressive.
avoir un visage fermé
to put on a good face
To have a positive appearance despite the circumstances.
faire bonne figure
faceless
Unknown or anonymous.
sans visage

Related Words

facial analysis
Technique of analysis and aesthetics of the face.
visagisme
makeup artist
Person who creates artistic makeup for the face.
visagiste

Slang Meanings

To highlight the face with makeup.
She really put on her face for the party.
Elle a bien visagé pour la fête.
To make faces or grimaces.
He is always making faces in front of the camera.
Il est toujours en train de visage devant la caméra.