face / figure

authority figure

father figure

figura etymologica (multiword figure of speech in which two or more different words are etymologically related)

(literally and figuratively) figurehead

figure of speech (word or phrase)

hypothesis, eventuality

(transitive with devant or en face de or face à) (figuratively) to pale in comparison, to pale into insignificance, not to hold a candle to

to put on a brave face, to put up a good front / to put one's best foot forward, to show oneself in one's best light, to appear in a good light, to look good, to make a good impression

(informal, figuratively) to duff up, to beat up [+ à (someone)] / (reflexive, informal, figuratively) to fail, to fall flat on one's face