Face à face
Example: Ils se sont retrouvés face à face dans le parc.
Definition
"Face à face" is a French adverbial phrase meaning a direct confrontation or meeting between two people or parties, literally translating to 'face to face.' It describes situations where individuals are positioned facing each other, often implying an encounter or confrontation.
Etymology
The phrase "face à face" comes from the French words 'face' meaning 'face,' and 'à' meaning 'to' or 'at.' It literally means 'face to face,' emphasizing directness and proximity. This expression has been used in French since the Middle Ages to describe personal encounters and confrontations.
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"Face à face" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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