faced, confronted
C'est qu'il y a longtemps que je n'ai affronté qu'un adversaire.
It's just that it's been a long time since I've faced a single opponent.
— Princess Bride (1987)
Monsieur, à quelle heure avez-vous affronté les intrus ?
Sir, at what time did you confront the intruders?
— Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
L'armée américaine n'a jamais affronté un tel ennemi.
The U.S. military has never faced such an enemy.
— War Machine (2026)
Désolé que tu aies affronté ça seule.
I'm sorry you had to face this alone.
— Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
I faced the champion.