față
face
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfa.t͡sə/
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Cultural Note
Față also means 'front' or 'surface' in Romanian. The expression 'față în față' (face to face) emphasizes directness and honesty. Note: 'fată' (without the cedilla on the t) means 'girl' — the diacritics change the meaning entirely.
📝 Example Sentences
Are o față frumoasă.
She has a beautiful face.
I-am mângâiat fața cu blândețe.
I gently caressed her face.
Fața lui s-a luminat de bucurie.
His face lit up with joy.