Thursday, September 20, 2012

TO HAVE A WOODEN FACE

Se faire un visage de bois
This French expression means to take on a closed and cold facial expression, not to be confused with avoir la gueule de bois (to have a hangover). Another fitting but simple expression for this sculpture, which is a part of the primitive art collection at the Musée du Quai Branly, Paris, is faire face (to face).

Vocabulary
un visage:  a face
une gueule:  a face, e.g., "mug" (slang)
de bois, en bois:  wooden

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