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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.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

Fett
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Zu viel Fett in deiner Ernährung kann ungesund sein.
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.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

freiheit
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
Freiheit stärkt die Selbstentfaltung.
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.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

Zaun
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Sie bauten einen Zaun um den Garten.
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.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

sofort; ohne Verzögerung; auf der Stelle
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
Der Manager befahl dem Mitarbeiter, die gefährliche Praxis sofort zu stoppen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

lebendig; energisch; verspielt; schelmisch
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
Der fröhliche Welpe rannte verspielt durch den Garten.
A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

Fischer
Meaning
a person who catches fish as a job or hobby
Example
The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.
Der Fischer fing heute drei große Fische im Fluss.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Er traf eine solide finanzielle Entscheidung, indem er klug investierte.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Wissenschaftliche Analyse, die auf kriminelle oder rechtliche Angelegenheiten angewendet wird
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Forensische Experten analysieren Cyberkriminalität mit fortschrittlichen Werkzeugen.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

Fötus
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Der Arzt erklärte die Entwicklung des Fötus während der Schwangerschaft.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Sei vorsichtig mit dieser Vase, sie ist sehr zerbrechlich.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

hysterisch
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Sie tätigte nach dem Unfall einen hektischen Anruf bei ihrer Familie.
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.
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/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.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.
B2 noun 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.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

braten
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Sie brät Eier zum Frühstück jeden Morgen.
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.
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

Boden
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
Der Boden war mit einem weichen Teppich bedeckt.
A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

für immer
Meaning
For all future time; for always.
Example
She promised to love him forever.
Sie versprach, ihn für immer zu lieben.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

schmelzbar
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
Der Ingenieur verwendete eine schmelzbare Legierung im Experiment.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.
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.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

Anstiftung, Erregung
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Seine Rede führte zur Fomentierung von Gewalt in der Region.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.
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.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

Hufblumenpflanze
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
Die Hufblumenpflanze wächst wild in vielen Wiesen und ist oft die erste Blume, die im Frühling blüht.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
Die unerwartete Frage verwirrte ihn.
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.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
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 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

Narr
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Narr, nachdem er den Streich geglaubt hatte.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

außerdem
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
Der Plan ist einfach und außerdem ist er erschwinglich.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

Verlobter
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sarah stellte ihren Verlobten ihren Eltern während des Familienessens vor.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

gut; ausgezeichnet; dünn; zart; von hoher Qualität
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Das Wetter ist heute gut.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.
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.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

Forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Das Online-Forum ermöglicht es den Menschen, eine breite Palette von Themen zu diskutieren.
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.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

überschwemmung
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
Der starke Regen verursachte eine Überschwemmung im Dorf.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrierend
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
Die langsame Internetverbindung war wirklich frustrierend.
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

gerne, mit Freude
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich dir gerne helfen.
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 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

Vorwort
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
Das Vorwort des Buches wurde von einem berühmten Historiker geschrieben.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

frei
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Nach dem Abschluss fühlte er sich frei und bereit, die Welt zu erkunden.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

aus erster Hand; direkt
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
Ich habe das Erdbeben aus erster Hand erlebt.
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 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

vertrauenswürdig, als Referenzpunkt dienend
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
Der fiduziale Punkt auf der Karte sorgt für genaue Messungen.
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.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

angemessen, passend oder angenehm; gekennzeichnet durch Glück oder Zufriedenheit
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Sie machte eine passende Bemerkung, die die Stimmung aufhellte.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

heftig; aggressiv; zeigt starke Gefühle oder Entschlossenheit
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
Der heftige Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser im Dorf.
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.
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.
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 /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

erster
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Sie war die erste, die im Meeting ankam.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

albern; dumm; töricht
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
Es war töricht von ihm, bei solchem starken Regen zu fahren.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

eine Taktik, die gesetzgeberische Maßnahmen durch längere Reden verzögert; eine solche Taktik anwenden
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Der Senator filibusterte stundenlang, um das Gesetz zu verhindern.
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.
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 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

häufig; regelmäßig; viele Male
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Sie besucht ihre Großmutter häufig an den Wochenenden.
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.
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 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

früher; ehemals
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
Das Gebäude war früher eine Schule, ist jetzt jedoch ein Gemeindezentrum.
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.
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 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

flügge werden
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
Die jungen Vögel werden in ein paar Wochen flügge werden.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

Futurist
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Der Futurist sagte große Veränderungen im Verkehr im nächsten Jahrzehnt voraus.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

Vorsegel
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
Die Crew passte das Vorsegel an, um den Wind zu fangen.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

Fähigkeit, Fakultät
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit für Sprachen.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.
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.
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.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.
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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

fanatisch
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
Sie hat ein fanatisches Interesse am Sammeln von alten Briefmarken.
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 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
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.