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B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
Der Unfall war tödlich für den Fahrer.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

die Stirn runzeln
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Sie runzelte die Stirn, als sie die schlechte Nachricht hörte.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

Erschöpfung
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
Schlafmangel führt zu extremer Erschöpfung.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

Scheitern; Fehler; Schwäche
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Sein einziges Scheitern ist, dass er während der Besprechungen zu viel redet.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

feige
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
Der Feigenbaum in unserem Garten produziert jeden Sommer köstliche Früchte.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

Förderung
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
Gute Lehrer spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Förderung der Kreativität von Schülern.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

Schicksal
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Viele Menschen glauben, dass das Schicksal den Verlauf ihres Lebens bestimmt.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

früher; ehemals
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
Das Gebäude war früher eine Schule, ist jetzt jedoch ein Gemeindezentrum.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fest
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Sie glaubte fest an ihre Entscheidung.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

Gesichtsbehandlung
Meaning
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
Example
She booked a facial at the spa.
Sie hat eine Gesichtsbehandlung im Spa gebucht.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

ofen
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Der Ofen in der Fabrik schmolz das Metall schnell.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

befestigen
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Bitte schnallen Sie sich vor dem Start des Flugzeugs an.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Die Krieger kämpften eine Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht gegen die Feinde.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

verschmelzen
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Die beiden Metalle verschmolzen unter hoher Hitze.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Sei vorsichtig mit dieser Vase, sie ist sehr zerbrechlich.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein fundamentales Prinzip guten Führens.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

erleichtern
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

Filmemacher
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Er ist ein sehr bekannter Filmemacher in der Branche.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

Festmahl; Fest
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Das Hochzeitsfestmahl beinhaltete traditionelle Gerichte aus den Kulturen beider Familien.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

außerdem
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
Der Plan ist einfach und außerdem ist er erschwinglich.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

Fähigkeit, Fakultät
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit für Sprachen.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Sie spricht fließend Französisch.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

glücklich
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Sie hatte Glück, den Unfall ohne Verletzungen zu überstehen.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

fliehen
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Die Dorfbewohner mussten während der Flut fliehen.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

hysterisch
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Sie tätigte nach dem Unfall einen hektischen Anruf bei ihrer Familie.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass das Unternehmen in absehbarer Zukunft Änderungen vornimmt.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um seine Träume zu erfüllen.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

wütend; aufgebracht; zornig;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Sie war wütend, als sie den Fehler entdeckte.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

Geschmack
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Dieses Eis hat einen köstlichen Mango-Geschmack.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

festes Einkommen
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Festverzinsliche Anlagen bieten zuverlässige Renditen.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

günstig
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für die Veranstaltung im Freien.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

Fusion
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
Das Restaurant bietet eine einzigartige Fusion asiatischer und europäischer Küchen.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

Aufhebens; Unruhe; unnötige Besorgnis
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Sie machte so ein Aufhebens wegen des kleinen Flecks auf ihrem Kleid, dass es jeder bemerkte.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

aus erster Hand; direkt
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
Ich habe das Erdbeben aus erster Hand erlebt.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

schrecklich
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Die Wanderer sahen sich erschrecklichen Wetterbedingungen auf dem Berg gegenüber.
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

ohnmächtig werden
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Er fühlte sich schwindelig und fiel aufgrund der Hitze in Ohnmacht.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

fell
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Das Fell der Katze war weich und warm beim Anfassen.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

Verlobte
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John kaufte einen schönen Verlobungsring für seine Verlobte.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formell
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von beiden Parteien formell unterzeichnet.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

grundsätzlich
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Die beiden Theorien sind grundsätzlich unterschiedlich.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

Kleid
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
Das kleine Mädchen trug ein pinkfarbenes Kleid zu ihrer Geburtstagsfeier.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

Formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
Die Formation des neuen Unternehmens dauerte mehrere Monate.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

Stoff
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Der Schneider benutzte Seidenstoff, um das Kleid zu machen.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuristisch
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Futuristische Technologien verwandeln Industrien weltweit.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

Fragment; Stück;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Archäologen fanden Fragmente von antiker Keramik, die im Boden vergraben waren.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

heftig; aggressiv; zeigt starke Gefühle oder Entschlossenheit
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
Der heftige Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser im Dorf.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

faszinieren
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
Die Darbietung des Magiers faszinierte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

zukünftige Generationen
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
Nachhaltige Entwicklung sichert den zukünftigen Generationen ein besseres Leben.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

Beerdigung
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Hunderte von Menschen nahmen an der Beerdigung teil, um dem geliebten Lehrer ihre Ehre zu erweisen.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

Verlobter
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sarah stellte ihren Verlobten ihren Eltern während des Familienessens vor.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

Häufigkeit
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
Die Häufigkeit von Erdbeben in dieser Region hat in den letzten zehn Jahren dramatisch zugenommen.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

vereiteln
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fruchtbar; vorteilhaft; erfolgreich;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Unsere Diskussion war sehr fruchtbar und führte zu vielen neuen Ideen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

Einreichung von Dokumenten; Organisation von Papieren
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
Der Anwalt handhabte die Einreichung aller Gerichtsunterlagen.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

Reibung
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Es gab Reibung zwischen den beiden Abteilungen bei der Ressourcenzuteilung.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtern
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Sie benutzte einen Kaffeefilter, um das Kaffeepulver vom Flüssigkeit zu trennen.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

Geflügel
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Der Bauer züchtete Geflügel in seinem Garten für frische Eier und Fleisch.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
Das Unternehmen kündigte die bevorstehende Produkteinführung an.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

einrichten, bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Sie haben das neue Haus mit modernen Möbeln eingerichtet.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

vorwärts
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
Der Anführer trat hervor, um die Menge anzusprechen.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

Schaum
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und erzeugten weißen Schaum am Ufer.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

wählerisch
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
Das Kind ist sehr wählerisch bei dem, was es isst.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

Glück
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

wilde oder gewalttätige Wut;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er entdeckte, dass jemand sein Fahrrad gestohlen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

voraussehen
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Sie konnte die Herausforderungen vorhersagen.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

Fairness
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Sie strebt immer nach Fairness in ihren Entscheidungen.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalisieren
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
Der Vertrag wurde nach den Diskussionen finalisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

Flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
Die Kerzenflamme flackerte sanft im Abendwind.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fruchtbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens ist entscheidend für die Landwirtschaft.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

Spendenaktion
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
Die Organisation organisiert eine Spendenaktion.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.