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B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

faschist
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
Faschistische Regierungsführung untergräbt die Freiheit.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

voll
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
Das Glas ist voll mit Wasser.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

spöttisch
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Er war spöttisch, als er sagte, dass er auf dem Mond leben wollte.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

Förderung
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
Die neue Politik wurde zur Förderung der sozialen Gerechtigkeit eingeführt.
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 /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

Feudalismus
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
Feudalismus prägte die politische Struktur des mittelalterlichen Europas.
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.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Blume
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

Kraft
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
Die starke Kernkraft bindet die Teilchen.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

Glück
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

schwach, kraftlos
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte sie sich zu schwach, um aufzustehen.
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.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

Finte, täuschende Bewegung
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
Der Boxer machte eine Finte nach links, bevor er nach rechts zuschlug.
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 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 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.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

Kamerad
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Er ist ein Kamerad in meiner Klasse.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

Finanzierung
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
Das Startup sucht Finanzierung von Investoren.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

zarte Schmuckarbeit, meist aus Gold oder Silber
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
Die Halskette war mit kompliziertem goldenen Filigran verziert.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

Allrounder
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Er arbeitete als Factotum, das sowohl Verwaltungs- als auch Wartungsaufgaben übernahm.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

Fußball
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
Sie haben ein Fußballspiel im Fernsehen angesehen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
C1 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.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabelhaft; unglaublich; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Sie trug ein fabelhaftes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

Fokusverfolgung
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Richtige Fokusverfolgung steigert die Produktivität.
C1 noun /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 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.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Feuer
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
Das Feuer im Kamin spendete Wärme und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre.
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.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

fünfzig
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Das Stadion kann fünfzigtausend Menschen fassen.
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 /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

Ziellinie
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Sie sprintete zur Ziellinie und gewann das Rennen.
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.
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 noun /foʊ/

foe

Feind
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer gegen seinen Feind.
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 /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

Beerdigung
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Hunderte von Menschen nahmen an der Beerdigung teil, um dem geliebten Lehrer ihre Ehre zu erweisen.
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.
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.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

fünfzehn
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Es gibt fünfzehn Studenten in der Klasse.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

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

fervor

Leidenschaft oder Begeisterung
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Er sprach mit großer Leidenschaft über seine Vision für das Unternehmen.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /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.
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.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

Freund
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Er ist mein bester Freund.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

Direktheit
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Ihre Forthrightness machte sie zu einer respektierten Journalistin.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

plötzliche Überflutung des Flusses
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Nach dem Sturm verwandelte sich der Fluss in einen wilden Freshet.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

offensichtlich und eindeutig falsch
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Es war ein klares Vergehen der Regeln.
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.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

Blumenvase
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Sie stellte wunderschöne Rosen in die Blumenvase auf dem Tisch.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

Fresko
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Die Wände der Kirche waren mit wunderschönen Fresken dekoriert.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

aufzwingen
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Er versuchte, seine alten Bücher seinen Freunden aufzuzwingen.
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.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

gerecht; vernünftig; schön
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
Der Richter traf eine faire Entscheidung im Fall.
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.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

beenden
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Sie hat ihre Hausaufgaben vor dem Abendessen beendet.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

Pelzhändler
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Der Pelzhändler zeigte feine Mäntel in seinem Geschäft.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexibel; leicht anpassbar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Sie hat einen flexiblen Arbeitszeitplan, der es ihr ermöglicht, von zu Hause aus zu arbeiten.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

umherflattern
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Schmetterlinge flatterten von Blüte zu Blüte.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

vorab urteilen
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Es ist unfair, jemanden zu verurteilen, ohne die Fakten zu kennen.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

Verbrecher
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Der Verbrecher wurde zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
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.
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 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 /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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

leidenschaftlich; intensiv enthusiastisch; brennend vor Emotionen
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Sie hielt eine fervide Rede über den Umweltschutz.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.
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.
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 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

ungutes Gefühl
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Sie hatte ein tiefes Gefühl des Unheils, als sie das verlassene Haus betrat.
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.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

für
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Dieses Geschenk ist für dich.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

auffällig, protzig
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Er fuhr ein auffälliges Sportwagen durch die Straßen der Stadt.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

gefrieren
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
Wasser friert bei null Grad Celsius.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

fliegen
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Vögel fliegen nach Süden für den Winter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

Fieber
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
Er konnte nicht zur Arbeit gehen, weil er hohes Fieber hatte.
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 verb /fret/

fret

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

fray

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