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B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

Aufhebens; Unruhe; unnötige Besorgnis
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Sie machte so ein Aufhebens wegen des kleinen Flecks auf ihrem Kleid, dass es jeder bemerkte.
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.
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.
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 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fiktiv, falsch
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
Die Geschichte, die er erzählte, war völlig fiktiv.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

falten
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Sie faltete den Brief sorgfältig, bevor sie ihn in den Umschlag legte.
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.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

Bockshornklee
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek-Samen haben einen leicht bitteren Geschmack und werden häufig in der indischen Küche verwendet.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.
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.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

Dekorative Kante / Rand
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Das Festival hatte einen Rand kleiner unabhängiger Darbietungen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fest
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Sie glaubte fest an ihre Entscheidung.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

Lieblingsbehandlung
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Der Manager wurde beschuldigt, gegenüber bestimmten Mitarbeitern Favoritismus zu zeigen.
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 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 /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 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

pedantisch
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Sie ist pedantisch, was die Sauberkeit betrifft.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

geeignet; passend; gesund; in guter körperlicher Verfassung; bereit
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
Er ist fit und gesund.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.
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.
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 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

weiblich
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
Die weibliche Löwin schützt ihre Jungen erbittert.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

erleichtern
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
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 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

wilde oder gewalttätige Wut;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er entdeckte, dass jemand sein Fahrrad gestohlen hatte.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Stammbaum
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Einen Stammbaum zu erstellen hilft, die Familiengeschichte zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

gerecht; vernünftig; schön
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
Der Richter traf eine faire Entscheidung im Fall.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

Beamter
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Der untergeordnete Beamte war für das Einreichen der Berichte verantwortlich.
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.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
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.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

Zukunft
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Zukünftige Projekte hängen von strategischer Planung ab.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
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.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

Fanatismus
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
Religiöser Fanatismus kann zu Intoleranz und Konflikten führen.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
Das komplizierte Puzzle hat die Studenten verwirrt.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fließend; eloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Sie ist fließend in drei Sprachen, darunter Englisch und Französisch.
C1 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.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

schaumig
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Sie bestellte eine Tasse schaumigen Cappuccino.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
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 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

bildlich
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Sie verwendete bildliche Sprache, um ihre Gefühle zu beschreiben.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

Gebühr
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
Der Anwalt berechnete eine hohe Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.
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.
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.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

Zerbrechlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Hornhaut nimmt durch Reiben zu.
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 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 /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.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

blatt
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
Das Blatt des Farnes erstreckte sich elegant über den Gartenweg.
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.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

verlassen, traurig
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Der verlassene Welpe sah so traurig im Regen aus.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

Laub
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
Das Herbstlaub sah im Park atemberaubend aus.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

Eisfloß
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Die Eisbären ruhten auf dem Eisfloß.
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.
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.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

fünf
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Sie kaufte fünf Äpfel auf dem Markt.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Er versuchte, einen Schokoriegel aus dem Laden zu stehlen.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.
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.
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 noun /fjuːd/

feud

Streit, Feindschaft
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Die beiden Familien sind seit Generationen in einem Streit.
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 /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

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

favorite

Lieblings
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Schokolade ist mein Lieblingseisgeschmack.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

Fette
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Gesunde Fette aus Nüssen und Avocados unterstützen die Gehirnfunktion.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

vorausahnen
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken sagen einen kommenden Sturm voraus.
C1 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.
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

falsche Erfindung
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
Der Artikel war voller falscher Erfindung und irreführender Ansprüche.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.
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.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

Leistung
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Der Aufstieg zum Mount Everest war eine bemerkenswerte Leistung.
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 /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.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

Filmschauspieler
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
Der Filmschauspieler erhielt breite Anerkennung für seine Leistung.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

Pilz
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Pilze spielen eine wichtige Rolle beim Abbau organischer Stoffe in der Natur.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

prägend
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
Die Kindheit wird oft als eine prägende Phase im Leben beschrieben.
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 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

aufpolieren
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Die Arbeiter polierten das alte Schwert, bis es wie neu glänzte.