Affronter
Example: Elle doit affronter ses peurs pour réussir cet examen.
Definition
"Affronter" means to face or confront a difficult situation, challenge, or opponent directly and with determination. It involves dealing with something unpleasant or threatening head-on, such as fears, problems, or obstacles, often requiring courage and resilience.
Etymology
The word "affronter" comes from the Old French 'afronter,' derived from 'front,' meaning forehead or front. It originally meant to bring face to face, especially in battle. Did you know? The idea of "affronter" literally evokes the image of two opponents standing forehead to forehead.
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"Affronter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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