"To face reality" means to confront and accept the true facts or situations without denial or avoidance. It involves acknowledging what is actually happening, even if it is difficult or unpleasant, and dealing with it honestly and directly.
Translations
enfrentar la realidad
de realiteit onder ogen zien
afrontar la realitat
faire face à la réalité
der Realität ins Auge sehen
Etymology
The phrase "to face reality" combines the verb "face," originating from Old French 'facer' meaning 'to confront or look upon,' and "reality," derived from Latin 'realis,' meaning 'actual' or 'real.' Together, they express the action of turning towards and accepting what truly exists, a concept that has been emphasized in philosophy and common speech for centuries.
