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facies

/ˈfeɪʃiz/

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noun

Apparence, aspect

Examples :

"The old house had a welcoming facies, with bright paint and a well-tended garden. "

La vieille maison avait une apparence accueillante, avec une peinture vive et un jardin bien entretenu.

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noun

Traits du visage, faciès

Facial features, like an expression or complexion, typical for patients having certain diseases or conditions.

Examples :

"The doctor noted the patient's puffy facies, a common sign of kidney disease. "

Le médecin a noté le faciès bouffi du patient, un signe courant de maladie rénale.

medicine appearance body sign anatomy condition

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noun

Faciès

A body of rock with specified characteristics reflecting the way it was formed.

Examples :

"The geologist studied the sandstone facies, noting its cross-bedding and rounded grains, to understand how it was deposited by an ancient river. "

Le géologue a étudié le faciès gréseux, notant son litage entrecroisé et ses grains arrondis, afin de comprendre comment il a été déposé par une ancienne rivière.