French Conversation · Level 12
90 words
French word
face
Pronunciation
IPA/fas/
Meaning
- feminine nounface
Example
La face de la poupée est peinte.
The doll's face is painted.
More examples
Le téléphone a une rayure sur la face arrière.
The phone has a scratch on the rear surface.
Core concept
The outward part that presents an object or person to view, especially the front of a human head.
Common phrases
la face avant
front surface
la face arrière
rear surface
Similar words
visage: The entire human face, including its features and expression.
côté: One of the sides of an object or place.
façade: The exterior front surface of a building or other object.
Definition in French
Surface visible d'un objet ou d'une personne ; chez l'humain, la partie antérieure de la tête où se trouvent les yeux, le nez et la bouche.
Word origin
The French noun developed from Latin facies through Old French, while English face preserves a related form and meaning.
Usage tips
- Visage usually refers specifically to a human face, whereas face also commonly refers to a surface or position.