What does faire face à in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word faire face à in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use faire face à in French.

The word faire face à in French means be facing, face, cope, face up to, face each other, face one another, cope with demand, meet demand, meet the demand. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word faire face à

be facing

locution verbale (être tourné vers)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'ennemi nous faisait face.
The enemy were facing us.

face

locution verbale (s'opposer à)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Avant, j'avais peur de lui, mais maintenant, je suis prêt à lui faire face.

cope

locution verbale (tenir bon, résister)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les temps sont durs mais je fais face.
Times are hard but I cope.

face up to

locution verbale (figuré (pourvoir, assumer [qch])

Ce maire a toujours fait face à ses responsabilités.

face each other, face one another

verbe pronominal (être face à face)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les deux boxeurs se faisaient face et attendaient avec impatience le début du combat.

cope with demand, meet demand, meet the demand

locution verbale (pourvoir, assumer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'entreprise fait face à la demande en embauchant des intérimaires.

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