she had to face the facts

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she had to face the facts

About 'face the facts', is it also correct to translate it as ' faire face aux réalités'.

I think 'faire face à ' is a very common expression.

This question relates to:French writing exercise "Holidaying in July"

Freeform Writing Exercise C1

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Bonjour Philomène,

- You "could" use 'faire face à la réalité' in this context although, because of the subjunctive (faire -> fasse), it will sound quite strange (to a native ear) as the same sound is being said twice:

Il a fallu qu'elle fasse face à la réalité -> 'fasse' and 'face'

- Faire face à [qch] = to face [sth]

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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