faire face

Meanings

Verb

1. to be in front of, face, front

2. to oppose oneself (to something), to stand up against (figuratively)

3. to square up; to deal with, to face up to, to meet the challenge of, to man up against (figuratively)

Examples41

faire face à l'adversité

to deal with mishaps

Je pense que nous pouvons y faire face.

I think we can handle it.

J'ai dû y faire face seul.

I had to face this alone.

J'ai dû y faire face seule.

I had to face this alone.

Je ne veux pas faire face à ça seul.

I don't want to face that alone.

Quelqu'un doit lui faire face.

Someone has to confront her.