face à
趣味小知识
The evolution of 'face à' from a literal 'face to face' encounter to a more abstract 'in the face of' or 'confronting' reflects how language adapts to express more nuanced relationships and challenges. It is similar to the English phrase 'facing' a problem.
词源
Old French 'face' (face) + 'à' (to)
原始含义： face to face
Indo-European, Italic, Romance文化背景
When you use 'face à' in French, you're not just saying something is opposite; you're often implying a direct confrontation or a challenge. It's a phrase that really highlights directness, whether you're talking about a building across the street or an obstacle you need to overcome. It's used a lot in news and formal discussions to emphasize the directness of a situation.
例句
La maison est située face à la mer.
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à cause de
A2Because of; on account of (a neutral or negative cause).
à côté
A2Next to; beside.
à côté de
A2Next to, beside.
À droite
A2To the right; on the right side.
À gauche
A2To the left; on the left side.
à la
A2To the (feminine singular), indicates direction or location.
à laquelle
B2To which; at which (feminine singular).
à mesure que
B2As; while; in proportion as.
abrégé
B1An abstract, summary, or abridgment.
absence
A2The state of being away from a place or person.
