face
word
/ˈfeɪs/
FAYS
/fˈeɪs/
FAYS
Definition
The front part of a person's head that includes the eyes, nose, and mouth. It can also mean to confront or deal with a difficult situation.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a noun (body part) and a verb (to confront). Common phrases: 'face the truth', 'face a problem', 'face forward'. Informal: 'face up to something' means accepting responsibility. Not to confuse with 'facade' which means a building's front.
Spanish: cara - enfrentarPortuguese (BR): rosto - enfrentarPortuguese (PT): rosto - enfrentarChinese (Simplified): 脸 - 面对Chinese (Traditional): 臉 - 面對Hindi: चेहरा - सामना करनाArabic: وجه - تواجهBengali: মুখ - সম্মুখীন হওয়াRussian: лицо - сталкиватьсяJapanese: 顔 - 直面するVietnamese: mặt - đối mặtKorean: 얼굴 - 직면하다Turkish: yüz - karşı karşıya kalmakUrdu: چہرہ - مقابلہ کرناIndonesian: wajah - menghadapi
Example Sentences
She has a friendly face.
basic
They will face the problem together.
basic
Look at my face in the photo.
basic
I had to face the music and admit my mistake.
natural
She turned her face toward the sun.
natural
We have to face the harsh reality of the situation.
natural