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A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

Unrebeller
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
Der Aktivist war ein wahrer Unrebeller, der alle um ihn herum inspirierte, sich dem Protest anzuschließen.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
Die Jugend ist schön, aber vergänglich.
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.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

fink (kleiner Singvogel)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Ein bunter Fink saß auf dem Ast und sang süß.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

schneller
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Dieses Auto ist schneller als das alte.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

fluss
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Der Fluss von Informationen muss gesichert werden.
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 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 /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.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

vergeben
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Sie entschied sich, ihm für seine Fehler zu vergeben.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

furunkel; beule;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
Der Arzt verschrieb Antibiotika, um das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals zu behandeln.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

kleiner Fleck
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Es gab einen Fleck Farbe auf dem Boden.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

Form / Formular
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Die Studenten haben das Anmeldeformular ausgefüllt.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

Festigkeit
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
Sie hat die Widrigkeiten mit großer Stärke bewältigt.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fabrik
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Er arbeitet in einer Schuhfabrik.
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.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fruchtbar machen
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Die neuen Politiken werden helfen, das wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Region fruchtbar zu machen.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Ihr Treffen war völlig zufällig.
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 /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

Firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Eine Firewall schützt Netzwerke vor Cyberangriffen.
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 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

flüchtig
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Das Glück kann flüchtig sein, also genieße jeden Moment.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

verschwenden
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Er verschwendete sein Geld für unnötige Geräte.
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.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

bekannt; vertraut; informell und freundlich
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Dieses Lied kommt mir bekannt vor.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

fehleranfällig
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Selbst Experten sind fehlbar und können Fehler machen.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

schaumig
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Sie bestellte eine Tasse schaumigen Cappuccino.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

vollmundig
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Er bevorzugt einen vollmundigen Rotwein zu seinem Abendessen.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

modisch
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Sie trägt auf jeder Party immer modische Kleidung.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

folgen
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Die Kinder folgten ihrem Lehrer ins Klassenzimmer.
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 /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

Fixierung oder obsessives Interesse an etwas oder jemandem
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Seine Fixierung auf Perfektionismus verzögerte den Abschluss des Projekts.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

vorübergehender Urlaub
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
Viele Arbeiter wurden während der Krise in den Urlaub geschickt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

Fassade, Aspekt, Teil
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Aspekt des Projekts wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

pompöse Rede
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Fustian und leeren Versprechungen.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

Plattfisch
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Plattfische wie Seezunge und Flunder sind ausgezeichnet zum Grillen.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

gegenübertreten
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Sie musste vielen herausforderungen in ihrem neuen job gegenübertreten.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblig
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
Die Bergstraße war an diesem nebligen Morgen gefährlich.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

Machbarkeit
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
Das Unternehmen führte eine Machbarkeitsstudie durch, bevor es das Projekt startete.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

Anhänger
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
Der Sänger hat eine große Anhängerschaft auf der ganzen Welt.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

Familie
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
Sie verbringt die meiste Zeit ihrer Wochenenden mit ihrer Familie.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

Kotflügel
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Der Fender des Autos wurde im Unfall eingedrückt.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

Fiktion
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
Sie liest gerne Science-Fiction-Romane.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

möbel
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit schönen Holzmöbeln gefüllt.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

Gebühr
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
Der Anwalt berechnete eine hohe Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen.
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.
A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

Gabel
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
Bitte benutzen Sie eine Gabel, um Ihren Salat zu essen.
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 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.
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.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

Fest, Feier
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Das Dorf veranstaltete ein großes Fest, um die Ernte zu feiern.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

Ahnen
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Wir müssen die Traditionen unserer Ahnen ehren.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

Neuling, unerfahren, neu gegründet
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
Das neu gegründete Unternehmen benötigt Investitionen.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

natürliches Talent
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Sie hat ein Flair für Design und schafft immer visuell beeindruckende Arbeiten.
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.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

ein Landbesitz, der unter dem Feudalsystem gehalten wird; ein Bereich oder Gebiet der Kontrolle
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Der Ritter erhielt ein Lehen vom Herrn für seinen Dienst.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

übermäßig verziert / rötlich
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Der übermäßig verzierte Stil des Sprechers machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
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.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
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.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

Frugalität
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
Frugalität ist entscheidend, um effektiv Geld zu sparen.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

Oberflächlichkeit
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Seine Oberflächlichkeit während des Treffens beleidigte seine Kollegen.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

fließende Trümmer
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit fließenden Trümmern bedeckt.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

lustig; seltsam; amüsant;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Er erzählte einen lustigen Witz, der alle zum Lachen brachte.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.
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.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

geeignet; passend; gesund; in guter körperlicher Verfassung; bereit
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
Er ist fit und gesund.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

berühmt
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihr einzigartiges Erbe.
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 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

Hungersnot
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
Die schwere Dürre führte zu einer weit verbreiteten Hungersnot in der Region.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

schwer zufriedenzustellen; sehr auf Details bedacht
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Er ist so wählerisch bei seinem Essen, dass er nur Bio-Gemüse isst.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

übermäßiges Schmeicheln
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihre übermäßigen Schmeicheleien machten alle unwohl.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

Flug / Flug
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Unser Flug nach London wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
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.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

Faun (mythische Kreatur)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
Die Skulptur stellte einen verspielten Faun dar, der im Wald tanzte.
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.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

Angst; Furcht
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Sie überwand ihre Höhenangst, indem sie Kletterkurse nahm.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Blume
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Schmetterlinge werden von bunten Blumen angezogen.
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.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

flach
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
Die Straße vor uns war völlig flach.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

Gefühl; Empfindung; Emotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Sie hatte das seltsame Gefühl, dass gleich etwas Wichtiges passieren würde.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

Fanatismus
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
Religiöser Fanatismus kann zu Intoleranz und Konflikten führen.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

Brennstoff
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
Die steigenden Kraftstoffpreise haben den Transport und die Heizkosten weltweit beeinflusst.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

Schmeichler
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Der König war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die ihm nur sagten, was er hören wollte.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Film
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Sie haben zusammen einen Film am Wochenende gesehen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

Vorstoß / erster Versuch
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
Das Unternehmen machte seinen ersten Vorstoß in den internationalen Markt.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

Finanzen
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
Das Unternehmen hat Finanzierung von einer großen Bank erhalten.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustriert
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Sie fühlte sich frustriert, nachdem sie die Prüfung nicht bestanden hatte.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

Vollzeit
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Sie arbeitet Vollzeit als Lehrerin.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

Februar
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar, deshalb freue ich mich immer auf diesen Monat.