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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 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 /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 /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.
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 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 /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 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 /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.
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 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 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 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 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

verstehen
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Es ist schwer, die Tiefen des Ozeans zu verstehen.
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 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 /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 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

Erleichterung
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Ihre Erleichterung hat dazu beigetragen, dass das Treffen reibungslos verlief.
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 /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 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 /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 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 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.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

Schwankung
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebt häufige Schwankungen.
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 /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 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

unwahrscheinlich oder kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Seine Erklärung, warum er zu spät kam, klang unvorstellbar.
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 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 /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 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 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

fehlersicher
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Die Ingenieure installierten einen fehlersicheren Mechanismus im Kernkraftwerk.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Er entschloss sich, seine alten Freunde trotz seines Erfolgs nicht zu verlassen.
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 /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 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 /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

Aufruhr
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten einen Furor in den Medien.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

Rehkitz
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
Das Mutterreh schützt ihr Rehkitz vor Raubtieren.
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 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 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 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.
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 /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 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 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 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

furchterregend
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
Der Boxer war ein furchterregender Gegner im Ring.
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 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 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

furche
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
Der Bauer pflügte Furrows auf dem Feld.
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 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

Frivolität
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
Der Lehrer hat die Frivolität während der Prüfung entmutigt.
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 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf das Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät beizubehalten.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

vorbeugen
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Sie haben die Krise durch sofortiges Handeln verhindert.
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 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 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

falsche Erfindung
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
Der Artikel war voller falscher Erfindung und irreführender Ansprüche.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

Fermentation, chemische Veränderung durch Hefe oder Bakterien
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
Die Fermentation von Trauben erzeugt Wein.
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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

katzenartig
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Ihre Bewegungen waren anmutig und fast katzenartig in ihrer Eleganz.
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 /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 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 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

verdammt (vulgäres Wort zur Betonung)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
Es war eine verdammte Katastrophe!
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.
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 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 /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

Futter
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
Der Bauer lagerte genug Futter, damit das Vieh den Winter überstehen konnte.
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 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
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 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 /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 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

verzichten, verlieren als Strafe
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Er musste das Spiel aufgeben, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
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 adjective /freɪl/

frail

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
Der alte Mann war zu zerbrechlich, um ohne Hilfe zu gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
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 /ˈfɛləni/

felony

schweres Verbrechen
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Er wurde eines schweren Verbrechens für schuldig befunden und zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
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 fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

Fehlertoleranz
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
Fehlertoleranz sorgt für zuverlässige Systeme.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

zwangsweise
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
Die Polizei führte einen gewaltsamen Eintritt ins Haus durch.
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 noun /foʊ/

foe

Feind
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer gegen seinen Feind.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

Ahne
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Unsere Ahnen kämpften für die Unabhängigkeit.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

eingebildet, gewünscht
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Er ist ein eingebildeter Verehrer in den Augen der jungen Dame.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

fälschen
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Er versuchte, die Dokumente zu fälschen, um Steuern zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

Dekorative Kante / Rand
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Das Festival hatte einen Rand kleiner unabhängiger Darbietungen.
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 /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.
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 /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.
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 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
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 /flʌks/

flux

Fluss
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

Ferocity, Gewalt, Intensität
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
Die Ferocity des Sturms war verheerend.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

Endgültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
Die Entscheidung des Richters gab dem Fall ein Gefühl der Endgültigkeit.