English–French
“face” in French
How to say “face” in French
“Face” in French is figure.
The recognizable form by which a person appears, whether in facial features, bodily shape, or a representation.
Example sentences with figure
Elle a su faire bonne figure malgré la fatigue.
She managed to make a good impression despite her fatigue.
Tips for using figure
- French figure often means face, whereas English figure usually does not have that everyday sense.
Other French words for “face”
Je vois son visage dans la foule.
I can see his face in the crowd.
La face de la poupée est peinte.
The doll's face is painted.
Il a une tronche sévère quand il travaille.
He has a stern face while he works.
Il a courageusement affronté le problème.
He bravely faced the problem.