faire face

Definitions of faire face
  1. verb
    turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
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    type of:
    tourner
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  2. verb
    settle conclusively; come to terms
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    types:
    compromettre, faire un compromis
    settle by concession
    type of:
    conclure, délibérer
    reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
  3. verb
    be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
    synonyms: regarder
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    type of:
    se trouver, être
    be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  4. verb
    be opposite
    synonyms:
    regarder
    be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
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    type of:
    occuper une certaine position, se trouver, être
    occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
  5. verb
    satisfy or fulfill
    synonyms: connecter, rencontrer
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    type of:
    s'en tirer, se débrouiller
    come to terms with
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