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C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

vorausahnen
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten auf einen bevorstehenden Sturm hin.
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 noun /fʌn/

fun

Spaß
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf der Party.
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 /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.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

frei; ohne Einschränkung;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Sie sprach frei über ihre Erfahrungen während des Interviews.
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.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

Ruhm
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Der junge Schauspieler erlangte mit seinem letzten Film internationalen Ruhm.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

Freundschaft
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Ihre Freundschaft besteht seit der Kindheit.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

von
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Sie kam von Dhaka, um ihre Familie zu besuchen.
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.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

fühlen; erfahren; berühren
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Ich fühle mich glücklich, wenn ich meine Freunde sehe.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

Lieblings
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Schokolade ist mein Lieblingseisgeschmack.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

übertriebene Lobhudelei
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Er bot übertriebene Lobhudelei seinem Chef an.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

fruchtbar, produktiv
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
Der fruchtbare Boden brachte in diesem Jahr eine reiche Ernte.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

fiebrig, aufgeregt
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
Der Patient war in einem fiebrigen Zustand mit hoher Temperatur.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

Kopie
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Er schickte dem Kunden eine Kopie des Vertrags.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

Freitag
Meaning
the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday
Example
We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.
Wir haben jeden Freitagnachmittag ein Teamtreffen.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.
B2 noun 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.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

zurückzucken
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Er zuckte nicht zurück, als der Arzt ihm die Spritze gab.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrierend
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
Die langsame Internetverbindung war wirklich frustrierend.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

totaler Misserfolg
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Das Event verwandelte sich aufgrund schlechter Planung in einen totalen Misserfolg.
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.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

Brachland
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Bauern lassen ihre Felder brach, um die Bodenfruchtbarkeit wiederherzustellen.
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 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Gesundheitsversorgung verabschiedet.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

sozialer Fehler
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Er beging einen großen sozialen Fehler, indem er ihren Geburtstag vergaß.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

Fries
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
Das Fries über dem Eingang zeigt Szenen aus der antiken Mythologie.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

verspielt; fröhlich; lebendig
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Die verspielten Kinder lachten und spielten im Park.
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 /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 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

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

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.
B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

Fälschung; Betrug; gefälschtes Objekt
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
Das Gemälde wurde als eine Fälschung entdeckt, die sehr wenig wert war.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

gefroren
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
Der See war im Winter vollständig gefroren.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

vier
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Sie hat vier Bücher auf ihrem Schreibtisch.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

stinkend
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
Der stinkende Geruch vom Müll machte es schwer zu atmen.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

Märchen
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
Kinder lieben es, vor dem Schlafengehen Märchen zu hören.
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 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.
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.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

Geduld
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Sie zeigte bemerkenswerte Geduld während der hitzigen Diskussion.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

Fetisch
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Die Dorfbewohner behandelten die Statue als einen mächtigen Fetisch.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.
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.
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.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

scheitern
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Er scheiterte daran, die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu beenden.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

Frucht
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
Die Mango ist mein Lieblingsfrucht.
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 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.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

vorausahnen
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken sagen einen kommenden Sturm voraus.
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.
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

reparieren
Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
Der Mechaniker hat das kaputte Auto repariert.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

finden
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
Ich kann meine Schlüssel nirgendwo finden.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

zukünftige Generationen
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
Nachhaltige Entwicklung sichert den zukünftigen Generationen ein besseres Leben.
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.
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

außerdem
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
Er ist freundlich und großzügig, und außerdem weise.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fließend; eloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Sie ist fließend in drei Sprachen, darunter Englisch und Französisch.
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.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

abtasten
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Der Sicherheitsbeamte friskte den Mann am Eingang.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

spaltend
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Die Debatte wurde spaltend und teilte das Komitee in rivalisierende Lager.
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.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

Einrichtungen
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Einrichtungen verbessern die industrielle Produktivität.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

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

forthcoming

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
Das Unternehmen kündigte die bevorstehende Produkteinführung an.
B2 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.
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

körperliche Fitness
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
Fitness-Tests stellen die Sicherheit von Fahrzeugen sicher.
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.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Er versuchte, einen Schokoriegel aus dem Laden zu stehlen.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.
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.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
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.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

pedantisch
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Sie ist pedantisch, was die Sauberkeit betrifft.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

kleine Schwäche
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Sie liebte ihn trotz seiner kleinen Schwächen.
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 /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.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungibel
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
In der Finanzwelt gilt Geld als ein fungibles Gut.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

lautstark protestieren
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Der Politiker begann, lautstark gegen die Korruption zu protestieren.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

Fälschung
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
Die Bank entdeckte eine Fälschung in der Unterschrift auf dem Scheck.
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.
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.