Nomen

die Facette

facet

Der Diamant hat viele Facetten.

The diamond has many facets.

Das Problem hat viele Facetten.

The problem has many facets.

a facet ((of sth.)) a facet of sth. That is just one facet of his personality.

Synonyms: Aspekt (aspect), Seite (side), Gesichtspunkt (point of view)

From French 'facette', diminutive of 'face'. It literally means 'little face'.

Think of the 'face' of a diamond. Each small, polished surface is a 'facet' or 'Facette'.

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