This is the 1081st most frequent French word.
face
"Face" in French means "face" (the front part of the head) or "side" (aspect or surface of something).
In this sentence, 'face' is used to mean 'side' or 'aspect'.
La face sombre de la lune est mystérieuse.
The dark side of the moon is mysterious.
Here, 'face' indicates the position or orientation relative to something, meaning 'facing'.
Elle se tient face à moi, prête à me parler.
She stands facing me, ready to talk to me.
In this context, 'face' refers to one's expression or demeanor when dealing with challenges.