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C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

Treue
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
Die Treue eines Hundes zu seinem Besitzer ist unübertroffen.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

weit hergeholt
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Seine Erklärung für die Verspätung war ein wenig weit hergeholt.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

sich enthalten
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Sie hielt sich zurück, seinen Fehler zu kommentieren.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

düngen
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Bauern düngen die Felder, um den Ertrag zu steigern.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

schwinden, erschöpfen oder weniger begeistert werden
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Nach Stunden harter Arbeit ließ seine Energie nach.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

sich unruhig bewegen, unruhig sein
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
Das Kind begann sich während der langen Vorlesung zu bewegen.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

schwach, kraftlos
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte sie sich zu schwach, um aufzustehen.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
Die unerwartete Frage verwirrte ihn.
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

Befestigung
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
Die Befestigungen schützten die Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

Falschheit; Lüge
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
Der Politiker wurde dabei erwischt, Lügen über seinen Gegner zu verbreiten.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

düngung
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Organische Düngung verbessert die Bodenqualität.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

Riss
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Das Erdbeben verursachte einen tiefen Riss auf der Straße.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

Feudalismus
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
Feudalismus prägte die politische Struktur des mittelalterlichen Europas.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

machbar
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es ist machbar, das Projekt in zwei Monaten abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fiktiv, falsch
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
Die Geschichte, die er erzählte, war völlig fiktiv.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

vorhersagen
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
Der alte Mann behauptete, er könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

Zerbrechlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Hornhaut nimmt durch Reiben zu.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

Fußnote
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
Der Autor fügte eine Fußnote hinzu, um den historischen Kontext zu erklären.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

einwandfrei
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
Die neue Software hat einen einwandfreien Installationsprozess.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

Schmeichelei
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Seine ständige Schmeichelei ließ alle an seinen wahren Absichten zweifeln.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

Pilz
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Pilze spielen eine wichtige Rolle beim Abbau organischer Stoffe in der Natur.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

die Tierwelt einer bestimmten Region
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
Die Fauna der afrikanischen Savanne umfasst Löwen und Elefanten.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

Volksmärchen
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Deutsche Volksmärchen sind reich an Mythen und Legenden.
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

ungutes Gefühl
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Sie hatte ein tiefes Gefühl des Unheils, als sie das verlassene Haus betrat.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

Schmutz
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
Die Straßen waren nach dem Sturm voller Schmutz.
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

faschist
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
Faschistische Regierungsführung untergräbt die Freiheit.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

Fötus
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Der Arzt erklärte die Entwicklung des Fötus während der Schwangerschaft.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

Eingangshalle
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Die Gäste warteten in der Hotellobby, bevor sie eincheckten.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

feudal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
Das Schloss ist ein Überbleibsel aus der feudalzeit.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

Farce
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
Das Treffen verwandelte sich in eine komplette Farce, als alle stritten.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

Täuschung, Irrglaube, falsche Argumentation
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
Die Vorstellung, dass Erfolg einfach kommt, ist eine Täuschung.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

vaterlos
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
Das vaterlose Kind war auf die Unterstützung seiner Gemeinschaft angewiesen.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

Tödlichkeit
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
Der Unfall führte zu einer Tödlichkeit.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
Die Flüssigkeit der Bewegungen der Tänzerin war hypnotisierend.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

Laub
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
Das Herbstlaub sah im Park atemberaubend aus.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

Lieblingsbehandlung
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Der Manager wurde beschuldigt, gegenüber bestimmten Mitarbeitern Favoritismus zu zeigen.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

Futter, nach Nahrung suchen
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Tiere suchen im Winter nach Nahrung.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

flackern
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
Die Kerze flackerte im Wind.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

Flanell
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Er trug ein warmes Flanellhemd im Winter.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

bildlich
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Sie verwendete bildliche Sprache, um ihre Gefühle zu beschreiben.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

Leistung
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Der Aufstieg zum Mount Everest war eine bemerkenswerte Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

pilz
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Ein seltsamer Pilz wuchs auf dem alten Baum.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

heimlich
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Er warf einen heimlichen Blick zur Tür, bevor er ging.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

protzen
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
Sie protzt gerne mit ihrem neuen Schmuck auf Partys.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

Vorreiter
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Die Gebrüder Wright waren die Vorreiter der modernen Luftfahrt.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

fruchtlos; vergeblich; nutzlos;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Nach Stunden der Suche erwiesen sich ihre Bemühungen als fruchtlos.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

Fraktion
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Verschiedene Fraktionen innerhalb der Partei waren sich über die neue Politik uneinig.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

exzessive oder irrationale Hingabe
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Er hat einen Fetisch für das Sammeln seltener Briefmarken.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

blumig / verziert
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Sie schrieb einen blumigen Brief, der mit poetischen Ausdrücken gefüllt war.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

missachten
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen hat.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

Messegelände
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
Die Stadt baute Fahrgeschäfte und Stände auf dem Messegelände für das jährliche Festival auf.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

zerbrechlich
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
Der Stuhl war zu zerbrechlich, um sein Gewicht zu tragen.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

wild, grausam, heftig
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
Der wilde Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser in der Küstenregion.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

eiskalt; frostig
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
Das eiskalte Wetter erschwerte es, nach draußen zu gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

Fraktur; Knochenbruch
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Der Arzt bestätigte, dass er einen Haarriss in seinem Handgelenk hatte.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

Fälscher
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
Die Polizei hat einen Fälscher verhaftet, der gefälschte Gemälde verkauft hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

schicksalhaft oder verhängnisvoll
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Ihre schicksalhafte Entscheidung änderte den Verlauf der Geschichte.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

Scheinführer
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
Der König war nur eine symbolische Führungskraft ohne echte Autorität.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

Verbrecher
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Der Verbrecher wurde zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

Bohl
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Die Reisenden entschieden sich, den Fluss bei einem Bohl zu überqueren.
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

vortäuschen, simulieren
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Sie täuschte Krankheit vor, um nicht zur Arbeit zu gehen.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

Flop
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Der neue Film floppt an der Kinokasse.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

erfinden
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
Der Zeuge fabrizierte seine Aussage, um sich zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

die Pflanzenwelt, die in einer bestimmten Region oder einem bestimmten Lebensraum zu finden ist
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Flora.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

wild
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Die wilde Katze streifte nachts durch die Straßen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

betrügerisch
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er betrügerische Versicherungsansprüche eingereicht hatte.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

verlassen, traurig
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Der verlassene Welpe sah so traurig im Regen aus.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Sie haben die Stadtmauern verstärkt, um sich gegen eine Invasion zu schützen.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

zögern oder an Stärke oder Schwung verlieren
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Ihre Stimme stockte, als sie die Rede hielt.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

einen chemischen Prozess durchlaufen, bei dem Zucker in Alkohol oder Säure umgewandelt wird; Veränderungen anregen oder hervorrufen
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Die Trauben werden für mehrere Wochen fermentiert.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

Vordergrund
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Die Blumen im Vordergrund erhellten das Bild.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

Voraussicht
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Mit ein wenig vorausschauendem Denken hätten wir das Problem vermeiden können.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

auffällig, farbenfroh oder selbstbewusst
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Sein auffälliger Stil zog auf der Party die Aufmerksamkeit aller an.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

begrenzt; endlich
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
Die Erde hat begrenzte natürliche Ressourcen.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

Fokusverfolgung
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Richtige Fokusverfolgung steigert die Produktivität.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

Voraussicht
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Seine Voraussicht half dem Unternehmen, finanzielle Verluste zu vermeiden.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fest
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Er starrte fest auf das Gemälde.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

Züchter
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Er ist ein Züchter seltener Vögel.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

raserei
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
Die Verkaufsankündigung löste einen Einkaufstrubel im Einkaufszentrum aus.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

Verwirklichung
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
Ihr Traum, Ärztin zu werden, wurde endlich verwirklicht.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

brüderlich
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Die beiden Nationen pflegen eine brüderliche Beziehung.
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

Zerbrechlichkeit
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
Das Alter kommt oft mit körperlicher Zerbrechlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

Futurist
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Der Futurist sagte große Veränderungen im Verkehr im nächsten Jahrzehnt voraus.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmentiert, geteilt, unvollständig
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
Die Informationen waren fragmentiert und schwer zu verstehen.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

mit Leidenschaft; leidenschaftlich;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Sie hoffte leidenschaftlich, dass ihre Träume wahr werden würden.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

Bockshornklee
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek-Samen haben einen leicht bitteren Geschmack und werden häufig in der indischen Küche verwendet.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

sich sorgen
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
Mach dir keine Sorgen über die Prüfungsergebnisse.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

verpfänden
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
Die Bank entschied sich, die Immobilie nach Monaten versäumter Zahlungen zu verpfänden.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

fischhändler
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Ich habe frischen Lachs vom lokalen Fischhändler gekauft.
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

beladen
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Die Verhandlungen waren beladen mit Spannung und Ungewissheit.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

Fragmentierung
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
Die Fragmentierung des Lebensraums bedroht viele Arten.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluktuieren
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Aktienkurse schwanken aufgrund der Marktbedingungen.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

Finanzier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
Der Finanzier beriet das Unternehmen in Bezug auf seine Investitionen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

feurig; leidenschaftlich; hitzköpfig
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Sie hat ein feuriges Temperament, das schnell aufflammt.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

prägend
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
Die Kindheit wird oft als eine prägende Phase im Leben beschrieben.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

vergeblich
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Seine Versuche, die Situation zu ändern, waren vergeblich.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

Feuerwaffe
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
Die Polizei fand während der Untersuchung eine versteckte Feuerwaffe.