facet

aspect, facette

Une des différentes parties ou caractéristiques de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : One part of something that has several different parts or features.

• We discussed one facet of the problem.
• The book explores different facets of city life.
• Her kindness is just one facet of her personality.

Comment l'utiliser : facet of something (Trust is an important facet of their relationship.)

Synonymes : aspect, side

Expressions courantes : facet of something, another facet, every facet

facette

Une des petites surfaces planes taillées sur une pierre précieuse.

En anglais simple : One of the small, flat surfaces cut on a valuable stone.

• Each facet catches the light.
• The diamond has many tiny facets.
• She polished a facet of the ruby.

Synonymes : face

Expressions courantes : diamond facet, polished facet, facet of something

phase, étape

Une étape ou une partie d’un travail ou d’un projet.

En anglais simple : One stage or section of a task or project.

• The research facet is nearly complete.
• They finished the planning facet last week.
• Each facet of the project has a separate budget.

Synonymes : stage, phase, section

Expressions courantes : research facet, planning facet, facet of something

facette

Petite surface lisse aux contours nets sur un os ou un autre objet.

En anglais simple : A small, smooth area with clear edges on a bone or another object.

• The bone has a smooth facet.
• Cartilage covers the articular facet.
• The scan showed damage to a joint facet.

Synonymes : surface

Expressions courantes : articular facet, joint facet, smooth facet

facetter

Tailler de petites surfaces planes sur une pierre précieuse.

En anglais simple : To cut small, flat surfaces on a valuable stone.

• She learned to facet a gemstone.
• The jeweller faceted the ruby by hand.
• Can you facet this stone without breaking it?

Expressions courantes : facet a gemstone, facet a diamond