A2 noun Neutre #316 le plus courant

face

/feɪs/

The front part of the head from the forehead to the chin, including the eyes, nose, and mouth. It is the primary part of the body used for expressing emotions and identifying individuals.

Exemples

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She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

2

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

3

Stop making that funny face at me!

Stop making that funny face at me!

Famille de mots

Nom
face
Verb
face
Adverbe
facially
Adjectif
facial
Apparenté
facelift
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'face' of a clock—it is the part you look at to get the most important information, just like a person's face.

Quiz rapide

He splashed some cold water on his ___ to wake up in the morning.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : face

Exemples

1

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

everyday

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

2

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

formal

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

3

Stop making that funny face at me!

informal

Stop making that funny face at me!

4

Research shows that humans are biologically programmed to recognize a human face from birth.

academic

Research shows that humans are biologically programmed to recognize a human face from birth.

5

We need to discuss this issue face-to-face rather than over email.

business

We need to discuss this issue face-to-face rather than over email.

Famille de mots

Nom
face
Verb
face
Adverbe
facially
Adjectif
facial
Apparenté
facelift

Collocations courantes

wash your face wash your face
familiar face familiar face
round face round face
face mask face mask
pale face pale face

Phrases Courantes

make a face

make a face (to show dislike or for a joke)

lose face

lose face (to lose respect)

face to face

face to face (in person)

Souvent confondu avec

face vs phase

'Phase' is a stage in a process, while 'face' is a part of the body; they sound similar but have different meanings.

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Notes d'usage

The noun 'face' is most commonly used for the body part, but it can also refer to the front surface of an object, such as the face of a clock.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'face' when they should use 'head' (e.g., saying 'my face hurts' when they have a headache).

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'face' of a clock—it is the part you look at to get the most important information, just like a person's face.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'face', which comes from the Latin 'facies', meaning appearance, form, or shape.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: face (singular), faces (plural) Often used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on her face')
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Contexte culturel

In many Asian cultures, 'saving face' is a crucial social concept involving maintaining one's honor and reputation.

Quiz rapide

He splashed some cold water on his ___ to wake up in the morning.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : face

Mots lis

posttortship

C1

The state or period following the commission of a civil wrong (tort), specifically concerning the legal obligations, remedial processes, and the ongoing relationship between the claimant and the tortfeasor. It describes the phase where parties must navigate the consequences of a legal injury or liability.

pretheent

C1

To pretheent is to establish or articulate a necessary precondition or foundational assumption before proceeding with a formal argument, technical process, or complex theory. It involves identifying the essential 'pre-theory' groundwork required for a subsequent logic to hold true.

monomagnacy

C1

To consolidate diverse powers, resources, or influences into a single, dominant entity or focus. It describes the active process of achieving singular control or magnifying a single objective above all others.

nonponor

C1

Describes an entity, role, or process that remains inactive or does not perform a specific required action within a system. It is often used in administrative or technical contexts to differentiate between active participants and those who are passive or non-contributing.

endentness

C1

The degree or quality of being indented, notched, or having a jagged, tooth-like edge. In technical or geographic contexts, it describes the extent to which a surface or margin recedes from a straight or uniform line.

subfractate

C1

A subfractate is a secondary or minor division within a larger fracture, typically referring to a microscopic or subsidiary crack in geological or material structures. It describes the state of a substance that has undergone partial fragmentation without completely separating from the main body.

contraphotoess

C1

Describing a subject, material, or individual that is inherently resistant to being captured clearly on film or digital sensors. This can be due to physical light-deflecting properties or a deliberate, psychological avoidance of being photographed.

anteplicize

C1

To fold or arrange something in layers in advance of a main process or assembly. It is primarily used in technical, textile, or structural contexts to describe a specific preparatory layering technique.

inpathtion

C1

Describing a state, component, or data point that exists or occurs strictly within a designated trajectory or predefined sequence. It characterizes elements that are functionally integrated into a linear process rather than being external or peripheral to it.

dishabment

C1

Describing a state of being untidily or partially dressed, often suggesting a sense of negligent ease or emotional disarray. It characterizes an appearance that lacks the usual polish, formality, or structural neatness expected in a social or professional setting.

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