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C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

se tortiller, être agité
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
L'enfant a commencé à bouger pendant la longue conférence.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

semblable à un champignon
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Le sous-sol humide avait une odeur semblable à un champignon.
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

conte de fées
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
Les enfants adorent écouter des contes de fées avant de se coucher.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

excessivement orné / rougeâtre
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Le style excessivement orné du conférencier a rendu la conférence difficile à suivre.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

cinquante
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Le stade peut accueillir cinquante mille personnes.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

prévoyance
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.
Avec un peu de prévoyance, nous aurions pu éviter le problème.
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ligne d'arrivée
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Elle a sprinté jusqu'à la ligne d'arrivée et a gagné la course.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

officier de pavillon
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
L'officier de pavillon a examiné la flotte avant la cérémonie.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

devant
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
La maison a un jardin devant.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

flexion
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.
Le médecin a testé la flexion du genou du patient lors de l'examen.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

grenouille
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
La grenouille a sauté du nénuphar dans l'étang.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

femelle
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.
La lionne femelle protège férocement ses petits.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

fonctionnel
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Le design de la chaise est simple mais très fonctionnel.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

fraude
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
L'audit a révélé une fraude dans les états financiers.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Une flottille de bateaux de pêche a quitté le port à l'aube.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

incompréhensible ou insondable
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
L'océan semblait insondable à mesure qu'il s'étendait jusqu'à l'horizon.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

méticuleux
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Elle est méticuleuse en ce qui concerne le maintien de la propreté.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

à plein temps
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Elle travaille à plein temps en tant qu'enseignante.
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.
La réunion est devenue une vraie farce avec tout le monde qui se disputait.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Les rues étaient décorées de drapeaux nationaux.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitation, stimulation
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.
Son discours a conduit à la fomentation de la violence dans la région.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

forme / formulaire
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Les étudiants ont rempli le formulaire d'inscription.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

faisabilité
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
L'entreprise a mené une étude de faisabilité avant de lancer le projet.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

feu
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.
Le feu dans la cheminée a fourni de la chaleur et une atmosphère confortable.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excessivement préoccupé par son apparence et ses vêtements ; vaniteux à propos de l'habillement
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Son comportement foppish et ses vêtements chers le rendaient remarquable.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

note de bas de page
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.
L'auteur a inclus une note de bas de page pour expliquer le contexte historique.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

générations futures
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
Le développement durable assure une vie meilleure pour les générations futures.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

lié aux chats
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Ses mouvements étaient gracieux et presque félins dans leur élégance.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

forêts
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Les forêts fournissent un abri et de la nourriture pour les papillons.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

audacieux imprudent
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
C'était audacieux de sa part de gravir la montagne sans l'équipement approprié.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

féodal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
Le château est un vestige de l'époque féodale.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragment; morceau;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Les archéologues ont trouvé des fragments de poterie ancienne enfouis dans le sol.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fertilité
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
La fertilité du sol est essentielle pour l'agriculture.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

tolérance aux pannes
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.
La tolérance aux pannes assure des systèmes fiables.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruit
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
La mangue est mon fruit préféré.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

féminin
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Elle a un style de vêtement très féminin.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

concentré
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Rester concentré pendant les heures de travail améliore la productivité.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

fiction
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
Elle aime lire des romans de science-fiction.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtrer
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Elle a utilisé un filtre à café pour séparer les grains du liquide.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

façade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La façade en verre du bâtiment reflétait le coucher du soleil.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

improbable ou peu probable
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Son explication pour son retard semblait invraisemblable.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

froncer les sourcils
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Elle fronça les sourcils lorsqu'elle entendit la mauvaise nouvelle.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

faible, fragile
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Après la maladie, elle se sentait trop faible pour se lever.
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.
La formation de la nouvelle entreprise a pris plusieurs mois.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

discours pompeux
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Le discours du politicien était rempli de fustian et de promesses vides.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

furtif
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.
Il lança un regard furtif vers la porte avant de partir.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

forêt
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Nous avons fait une randonnée dans la forêt dense hier.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sentiment; sensation; émotion
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.
Elle avait une étrange sensation que quelque chose d'important allait se produire.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifaille
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Les ingénieurs ont installé un mécanisme antifaille dans la centrale nucléaire.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

bon; excellent; mince; délicat; de haute qualité
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Il fait beau aujourd'hui.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

échec
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
L'échec du projet était dû à une planification et une communication défaillantes.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

fleur de sabot de cheval
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.
La plante de fleur de sabot de cheval pousse sauvagement dans de nombreuses prairies et est souvent la première à fleurir au printemps.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fixation ou intérêt obsessionnel pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Sa fixation sur le perfectionnisme a retardé l'achèvement du projet.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

fiévreux, agité
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.
Le patient était dans un état fébrile avec une température élevée.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

festival; fête;
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.
Le festival de musique a attiré des milliers de visiteurs du monde entier.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

falsifier
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Il a essayé de falsifier les documents pour éviter les impôts.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

sillon
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.
L'agriculteur a tracé des sillons dans le champ.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

idiot
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Il s'est senti comme un idiot après avoir cru à la blague.
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

volontiers, avec plaisir
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
Si j'avais le temps, je t'aiderais volontiers.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fécondité, fertilité
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fécondité du delta du fleuve soutient une vie sauvage diversifiée.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

prémonition
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Le prophète a affirmé avoir la prémonition de l'événement.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

meubler, fournir
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Ils ont meublé la nouvelle maison avec des meubles modernes.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

fatalement
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
L'accident a blessé deux passagers de manière fatale.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

goût; imagination ou fantaisie
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
L'enfant avait une envie de devenir un astronaute célèbre lorsqu'il serait grand.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

échec; défaut; faiblesse
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Son seul échec est qu'il parle trop pendant les réunions.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

sauvage
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Le chat sauvage errait dans les rues la nuit.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

jeune jument
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
La pouliche a couru rapidement à travers la prairie.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

graisses
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.
Les graisses saines des noix et des avocats soutiennent la fonction cérébrale.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

bataille face à face
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Les guerriers ont mené une bataille face à face avec les ennemis.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

étranger
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
La ville accueille chaque étranger avec gentillesse.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frais
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Le pain est encore frais du four.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inondation
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La forte pluie a causé une inondation dans le village.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financier
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Il a pris une décision financière avisée en investissant judicieusement.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

fasciner
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La performance du magicien a fasciné le public.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

homme à tout faire
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Il travaillait comme un factotum, s'occupant à la fois des tâches administratives et de maintenance.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

champignon
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Un étrange champignon poussait sur l'arbre ancien.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

incursion / première tentative
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
L'entreprise a fait sa première incursion sur le marché international.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

chair
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Le médecin a examiné la plaie pour vérifier si elle avait pénétré dans la chair
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

frontières
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Le projet repousse les frontières de l'exploration spatiale.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

gelé
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
Le lac était complètement gelé pendant l'hiver.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

enflammé; passionné; irritable
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Elle a un tempérament enflammé qui s'emporte rapidement.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

trouver
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
Je ne peux pas trouver mes clés n'importe où.
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

forme physique
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
Les tests de condition physique assurent la sécurité des véhicules.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

terrain de foire
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
La ville a installé des manèges et des stands sur le terrain de foire pour le festival annuel.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

farine
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Elle a mélangé la farine avec de l'eau pour faire la pâte pour le pain.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsification
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
La banque a détecté une falsification dans la signature sur le chèque.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

hésiter ou perdre de la force ou de l'élan
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Sa voix a faibli lorsqu'elle a prononcé son discours.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

de
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Elle est venue de Dhaka pour visiter sa famille.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flûte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Il a joué une douce mélodie sur sa flûte.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritisme
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Le responsable a été accusé de favoritisme envers certains employés.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

éclatant
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Les étoiles éclatantes ont illuminé le ciel nocturne.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La flamme de la bougie vacillait doucement dans la brise du soir.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

grippe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Elle est restée à la maison parce qu'elle avait la grippe.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

plein
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
Le verre est plein d'eau.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuriste
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Les technologies futuristes transforment les industries dans le monde entier.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

empreinte digitale
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.
La police a trouvé ses empreintes digitales sur la poignée de porte sur la scène du crime.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

grande pompe, publicité
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Le nouveau produit a été lancé avec beaucoup de fanfare.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formellement
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
L'accord a été formellement signé par les deux parties.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

difficile à satisfaire; très pointilleux sur les détails
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Il est tellement difficile avec sa nourriture qu'il ne mange que des légumes biologiques.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

imposer de force
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Il a essayé d'imposer ses vieux livres à ses amis.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fraction; partie
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.
Seule une petite fraction de la population a voté lors des élections locales.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomenter
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.
Le leader rebelle a tenté de fomenter des troubles parmi les gens.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finaliser
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
Le traité a été finalisé après les discussions.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

unité de distance (220 yards ou environ 201 mètres)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
Le cheval a couru un furlong avant de ralentir.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

fiancé
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sarah a présenté son fiancé à ses parents lors du dîner familial.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

bonheur
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

fortuit
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Leur rencontre était purement fortuite.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

voler
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Les oiseaux volent vers le sud pour l'hiver.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

fatuo
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Ses commentaires fatuos pendant la réunion ont agacé tout le monde.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

frugalité
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
La frugalité est essentielle pour économiser de l'argent efficacement.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

adieu
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
L'entreprise a organisé une fête d'adieu pour le directeur partant.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

faciliter
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
Une bonne infrastructure facilite la croissance économique.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

favorable
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Les conditions météorologiques étaient favorables pour l'événement en plein air.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

plus rapide
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Cette voiture est plus rapide que l'ancienne.
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

féministe
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
Elle se définit fièrement comme féministe et lutte pour l'égalité des sexes.
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

lin
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
Le lin est souvent utilisé pour fabriquer des tissus en lin.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

bac
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Nous avons pris le ferry-bot pour traverser le fleuve.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fermement
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Elle croyait fermement en sa décision.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

favoriser
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Le programme vise à favoriser la créativité chez les jeunes étudiants.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

désespéré, triste
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Le chiot abandonné avait l'air si triste sous la pluie.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

passion ou enthousiasme
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Il a parlé avec beaucoup de ferveur de sa vision pour l'entreprise.