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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.
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

Fumigation
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
Fumigation ist eine effektive Methode, um Schädlingsbefall zu kontrollieren.
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.
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.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

Fest, Feier
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Das Dorf veranstaltete ein großes Fest, um die Ernte zu feiern.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fabrik
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Er arbeitet in einer Schuhfabrik.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.
C1 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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

Finger
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
Sie zeigte mit ihrem Finger in die Richtung des Museums.
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 /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

schwinden, erschöpfen oder weniger begeistert werden
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Nach Stunden harter Arbeit ließ seine Energie nach.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

Frische
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
Die Frische der Morgenluft ließ alle lebendig fühlen.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

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

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.
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 /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

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

foment

anstiften
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Der Rebellenführer versuchte, Unruhe unter den Menschen zu fördern.
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 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.
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

Feld
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Die Kinder spielten Fußball auf dem Feld.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

voraussehen
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Sie konnte die Herausforderungen vorhersagen.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

Faser
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
Der Verzehr von ballaststoffreichen Lebensmitteln kann Ihre Verdauung verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

Freidenker
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Voltaire wurde als großer Freidenker seiner Zeit angesehen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

Bauer
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
Der Bauer hat in dieser Saison Reis auf den fruchtbaren Feldern gepflanzt.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein fundamentales Prinzip guten Führens.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

respektlos
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Seine respektlosen Bemerkungen ärgerten den Lehrer.
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 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

glücklich
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Sie hatte Glück, den Unfall ohne Verletzungen zu überstehen.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

Vorfeld
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
Das Auto war im Vorfeld des Hotels geparkt.
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 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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fruchtbar machen
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Die neuen Politiken werden helfen, das wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Region fruchtbar zu machen.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

gegenübertreten
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Sie musste vielen herausforderungen in ihrem neuen job gegenübertreten.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

Farce
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
Das Treffen verwandelte sich in eine komplette Farce, als alle stritten.
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.
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

Blüte
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
Der Garten erreichte im Frühling seine höchste Blüte.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

Volksmärchen
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Deutsche Volksmärchen sind reich an Mythen und Legenden.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

Feuerwerk
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Das Feuerwerk erleuchtete den Himmel während der Silvesterfeier.
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 /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

zänkisch; streitsüchtig; schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, irgendeine der Anweisungen des Lehrers zu befolgen.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

Häufigkeit
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
Die Häufigkeit von Erdbeben in dieser Region hat in den letzten zehn Jahren dramatisch zugenommen.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

verfault, übelriechend
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
Der übelriechende Geruch aus dem Müll war unerträglich.
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.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Film
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Sie haben zusammen einen Film am Wochenende gesehen.
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

Albernheit
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
Seine ständige Albernheit machte es schwierig, das Treffen ernst zu nehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frivol
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Sie wies die frivole Beschwerde schnell zurück.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

möbel
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit schönen Holzmöbeln gefüllt.
B2 noun /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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

unregelmäßig
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
Er hatte einen unregelmäßigen Schlaf wegen des Sturms.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; abschließend; entscheidend; endgültig
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
Dies ist die letzte Prüfung des Semesters.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

gerillt
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
Die Vase hatte ein schönes gerilltes Design am Rand.
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.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

Formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
Die Formation des neuen Unternehmens dauerte mehrere Monate.
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 /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

einwandfrei
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
Die neue Software hat einen einwandfreien Installationsprozess.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Die Krieger kämpften eine Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht gegen die Feinde.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

übermäßiges Schmeicheln
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihre übermäßigen Schmeicheleien machten alle unwohl.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

Vollzeit
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Sie arbeitet Vollzeit als Lehrerin.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

ohne Vorstellungskraft, gewöhnlich
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Seine Zeichnungen waren einfach und ohne Vorstellungskraft.
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

Mode
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
Sie bleibt immer auf dem neuesten Stand der Mode.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

fliegendes Wesen
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Vögel, Fledermäuse und Insekten sind Beispiele für fliegende Wesen.
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 /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

Längeneinheit (220 Yards oder etwa 201 Meter)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
Das Pferd lief einen Furlong, bevor es langsamer wurde.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

etwas frittieren, bis es knusprig und gekräuselt wird
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
Der Speck begann in der Pfanne zu zischen.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
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.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
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 /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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

fehleranfällig
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Selbst Experten sind fehlbar und können Fehler machen.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

Schaum
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und erzeugten weißen Schaum am Ufer.
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 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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

Förderung
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
Gute Lehrer spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Förderung der Kreativität von Schülern.
A2 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.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

günstig
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für die Veranstaltung im Freien.
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.