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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, verb /fɔːrm/

form

Form / Formular
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Die Studenten haben das Anmeldeformular ausgefüllt.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

fairerweise; mäßig; vernünftig
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
Der Test war ziemlich einfach, aber einige Fragen waren herausfordernd.
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.
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

gebratener Reis
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Wir haben gebratenen Reis mit Hähnchen im chinesischen Restaurant bestellt.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

fertig, abgeschlossen
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
Das Gemälde ist fertig und bereit zur Ausstellung.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

vorbestimmen
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Einige glauben, dass unser Leben vom Schicksal vorbestimmt ist.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

Kühlschrank
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Ich habe die Milch nach dem Frühstück in den Kühlschrank gestellt.
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 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 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.
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 /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formell
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von beiden Parteien formell unterzeichnet.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Sie haben die Stadtmauern verstärkt, um sich gegen eine Invasion zu schützen.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

eisenhaltig
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Ferrometalle werden häufig im Bauwesen verwendet.
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
Die komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrten die neuen Mitarbeiter.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirten
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Sie flirtet oft mit ihren Kollegen bei der Arbeit.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

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

Fruitless

fruchtlos; vergeblich; nutzlos;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Nach Stunden der Suche erwiesen sich ihre Bemühungen als fruchtlos.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

Gefallen
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Sie bat ihn um einen kleinen Gefallen.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Bericht bis zum Ende der Woche im PDF-Format ein.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

Bruchteil; Teil
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Nur ein kleiner Bruchteil der Bevölkerung hat bei den lokalen Wahlen abgestimmt.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

Schmeichelei
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Seine ständige Schmeichelei ließ alle an seinen wahren Absichten zweifeln.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

verblassen
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Die Farben des alten Fotos haben begonnen, zu verblassen.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

verpfänden
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
Die Bank entschied sich, die Immobilie nach Monaten versäumter Zahlungen zu verpfänden.
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 /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

Ordner
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Ich habe alle Fotos in einem separaten Ordner gespeichert.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

weit hergeholt
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Seine Erklärung für die Verspätung war ein wenig weit hergeholt.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

Aufruhr
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten einen Furor in den Medien.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

Kleid
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
Das kleine Mädchen trug ein pinkfarbenes Kleid zu ihrer Geburtstagsfeier.
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

falsch; inkorrekt; täuschend; künstlich
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
Der Zeuge gab im Gericht falsches Zeugnis ab.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formulieren
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
Das Unternehmen muss eine Strategie für die Expansion formulieren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

Gasansammlung im Verdauungssystem
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Bohnen essen kann manchmal Blähungen verursachen.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

Vorauswissen
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Der Prophet behauptete, das Vorauswissen über das Ereignis zu haben.
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.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.
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 /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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

fließende Trümmer
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit fließenden Trümmern bedeckt.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

Glückstreffer
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Das Gewinnen der Lotterie war ein totaler Glückstreffer.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

vorbeugen
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Sie haben die Krise durch sofortiges Handeln verhindert.
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.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

treuhänderisch
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Banken haben treuhänderische Pflichten gegenüber ihren Kunden.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

Nahrung
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
Reis ist ein gängiges Nahrungsmittel in Asien.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

unfähig, verantwortungslos
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Seine unfähige Einstellung bei der Arbeit führte zu mehreren versäumten Fristen.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

Voraussicht
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Seine Voraussicht half dem Unternehmen, finanzielle Verluste zu vermeiden.
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.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

einflussreich
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
Der einflussreiche Redner fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

fischhändler
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Ich habe frischen Lachs vom lokalen Fischhändler gekauft.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

Freimaurer Mitglied
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Sein Großvater war ein respektierter Freimaurer in der Gemeinschaft.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

Flüchtiger
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
Die Polizei startete eine Großfahndung, um den Flüchtigen zu fassen, der aus dem Gefängnis entkommen war.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

vergeben
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Sie entschied sich, ihm für seine Fehler zu vergeben.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

Schicksal
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Viele Menschen glauben, dass das Schicksal den Verlauf ihres Lebens bestimmt.
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.
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.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

feige
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
Der Feigenbaum in unserem Garten produziert jeden Sommer köstliche Früchte.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Er entschloss sich, seine alten Freunde trotz seines Erfolgs nicht zu verlassen.
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

Fundament
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
Das Fundament des Gebäudes wurde mit starken Materialien gelegt.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

Fehler; Mangel; Schuld
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
Der Unfall wurde durch einen Fehler im Bremssystem des Autos verursacht.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

Freibeuter
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
Der Freibeuter überfiel die Handelsschiffe entlang der Küste.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

schließlich
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit hat sie schließlich ihr Ziel erreicht.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.
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.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

Fuchs
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Der rote Fuchs ist für seine listige Natur bekannt.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formell
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

brüchig
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
Die alte Ziegelmauer war brüchig und zerbrach bei Berührung.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

Februar
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar, deshalb freue ich mich immer auf diesen Monat.
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

verwirren
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
Sie war nicht beunruhigt von der unerwarteten Frage.
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.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

Angst; Furcht
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Sie überwand ihre Höhenangst, indem sie Kletterkurse nahm.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

Videoaufnahme
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Das Filmmaterial der Proteste wurde den ganzen Tag im Fernsehen gezeigt.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

Nebel
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
Dichter Nebel bedeckte heute Morgen die Autobahn.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
C1 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

erschrocken
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
Das Kind war durch den lauten Lärm erschrocken.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

fällen, umhauen
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Die Holzfäller fällten heute mehrere Bäume im Wald.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

Betrug
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
Die Prüfung zeigte Betrug in den Finanzberichten.