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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 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

Forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Das Online-Forum ermöglicht es den Menschen, eine breite Palette von Themen zu diskutieren.
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 /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 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 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 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.
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 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 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 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

übermäßiges oder unaufrichtiges Loben, um Vorteile zu erlangen
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.
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 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 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 /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.
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 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

Feministin
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
Sie bezeichnet sich stolz als Feministin und kämpft für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.
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 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formulieren
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
Das Unternehmen muss eine Strategie für die Expansion formulieren.
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 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 ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

fliegende Autos
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Fliegende Autos könnten bald das Problem des städtischen Verkehrs lösen.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
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 /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 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 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 /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 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 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

Grenzen
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Das Projekt erweitert die Grenzen der Weltraumforschung.
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 /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 /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.
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 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

Bruchteil; Teil
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Nur ein kleiner Bruchteil der Bevölkerung hat bei den lokalen Wahlen abgestimmt.
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 /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 /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

Dünger
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Bauern verwenden Dünger, um die Ernteproduktion zu steigern.
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 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 /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.
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 /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

Videoaufnahme
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Das Filmmaterial der Proteste wurde den ganzen Tag im Fernsehen gezeigt.
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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festlich; fröhlich; festlich gestimmt
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
Das Haus sah festlich aus mit bunten Dekorationen.
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 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 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 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 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 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 /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

abschied
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Abschiedsparty für den in den Ruhestand gehenden Manager.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.
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 /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

festes Objekt, installierte Vorrichtung
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
Das Badezimmergerät wurde gestern installiert.
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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 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, 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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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, 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/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 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 /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 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 /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.
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 /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 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 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flöte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Er spielte eine süße Melodie auf seiner Flöte.
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 /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 /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 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 /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 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

Frische
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
Die Frische der Morgenluft ließ alle lebendig fühlen.
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 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 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 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 /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

verboten; untersagt; illegal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Rauchen ist in diesem Gebäude streng verboten.
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 /fleʃ/

Flesh

Fleisch
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Wunde, um zu sehen, ob sie in das Fleisch eingedrungen war
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 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.
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 /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 /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 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirten
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Sie flirtet oft mit ihren Kollegen bei der Arbeit.