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A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

vorne
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
Das Haus hat einen Garten vorne.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

clever
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Er hatte einen cleveren Plan, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
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.
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.
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.
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 /flæks/

flax

Leinen
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
Leinen wird oft verwendet, um Leinenstoffe herzustellen.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

Frugalität
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
Frugalität ist entscheidend, um effektiv Geld zu sparen.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

Treue und Loyalität
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
Der Ritter schwor seinem König Treue.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

etwas durch Schläue oder Täuschung bekommen
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Er hat ein kostenloses Ticket bekommen, indem er sich als VIP-Gast ausgegeben hat.
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.
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 /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

Unrebeller
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
Der Aktivist war ein wahrer Unrebeller, der alle um ihn herum inspirierte, sich dem Protest anzuschließen.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

schnellste
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt ist der schnellste Läufer der Welt.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

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

free time

Freizeit
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Sie liest in ihrer Freizeit gern Bücher.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

verzichten
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Er verzichtete auf seine alten Gewohnheiten und begann ein neues Leben.
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.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

scheitern
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Er scheiterte daran, die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu beenden.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

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

flinch

zurückzucken
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Er zuckte nicht zurück, als der Arzt ihm die Spritze gab.
B1 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

heimlich
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Er warf einen heimlichen Blick zur Tür, bevor er ging.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

fremd
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Sie liebt es, fremde Sprachen zu lernen.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

fesseln, einschränken
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Die strengen Regeln fesselten die Kreativität der Studenten.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Sie spricht fließend Französisch.
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 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.
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.
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

ohnmächtig werden
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Er fühlte sich schwindelig und fiel aufgrund der Hitze in Ohnmacht.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

Entdeckung, Schlussfolgerung oder Ergebnis nach einer Untersuchung
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
Die Wissenschaftlerin veröffentlichte ihre Entdeckungen in einer führenden Fachzeitschrift.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

Weihrauch
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
Der Tempel war erfüllt vom süßen Geruch des brennenden Weihrauchs.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
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 /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 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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

Angeln
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
Angeln ist eine beliebte Aktivität in Küstendörfern.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

fokussiert
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Während der Arbeitszeit fokussiert zu bleiben, steigert die Produktivität.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.
C2 verb /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.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

gescheitert
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Das Projekt ist gescheitert, die Erwartungen zu erfüllen.
A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

Fan; Anhänger; Ventilator
Meaning
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current
Example
She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.
Sie ist ein großer Fan klassischer Musik und besucht jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

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

frowzy

verlottert
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Er trat mit einem verlotterten Aussehen in den Raum, nachdem er auf der Couch geschlafen hatte.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

schneller
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Dieses Auto ist schneller als das alte.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

Feile
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Er benutzte eine Metallfeile, um die rauen Kanten zu glätten.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

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

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungibel
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
In der Finanzwelt gilt Geld als ein fungibles Gut.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

Fehlerfinder
Meaning
a person who habitually finds fault with others
Example
He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.
Er ist so ein Fehlerfinder, dass nichts, was jemand tut, jemals gut genug ist.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ehemalig
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Präsident der Vereinigung.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

Ahnen
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Wir müssen die Traditionen unserer Ahnen ehren.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

Fehlertoleranz
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
Fehlertoleranz sorgt für zuverlässige Systeme.
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.
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 /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

Dekret, Befehl
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
Die neue Politik wurde durch einen kaiserlichen Befehl umgesetzt.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

zerbrechlich
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
Der Stuhl war zu zerbrechlich, um sein Gewicht zu tragen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
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 /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.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

fliehen
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Die Dorfbewohner mussten während der Flut fliehen.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

unruhig
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
Das Baby war die ganze Nacht unruhig und konnte nicht schlafen.
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.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

Glück
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

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

feebleminded

dumm oder geistig schwach
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
Der geistig schwache Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, grundlegende Anweisungen zu verstehen.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

vollständig
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Sie ist sich der Risiken vollständig bewusst.
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.