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B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

réalisateur
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
C'est un réalisateur très connu dans l'industrie.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

frire jusqu'à ce que cela devienne croustillant et frisé
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
Le bacon a commencé à crépiter dans la poêle.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

interdire
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
L'école interdit de fumer sur le campus.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

fortitude
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
Elle a affronté les adversités avec une grande force de caractère.
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

tomber
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Les feuilles tombent des arbres en automne.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

saleté
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
Les rues étaient pleines de saleté après la tempête.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

dévotion excessive ou irrationnelle
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Il a un fétiche pour collectionner des timbres rares.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

avant du navire
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Les marins ont rangé des cordes supplémentaires dans l'avant du navire.
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 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

flamboyant, coloré ou confiant
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Son style flamboyant a attiré l'attention de tout le monde à la fête.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

crue soudaine du fleuve
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Après la tempête, la rivière est devenue un freshet furieux.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
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.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

mode passagère, tendance
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Le nouveau régime est devenu une mode passagère chez les adolescents.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

bonheur
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

sale, injuste
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Le joueur a été pénalisé pour avoir commis une faute.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

force
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
La forte force nucléaire lie les particules.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

installations
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Les installations améliorent la productivité industrielle.
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.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

défaut
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Le diamant avait un petit défaut à peine visible.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

gué
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Les voyageurs ont décidé de traverser la rivière par un gué à l'aube.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

découverte, conclusion ou résultat obtenu après enquête
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La scientifique a publié ses découvertes dans une revue de renom.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

renard
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Le renard rouge est connu pour sa nature rusée.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

responsabilité financière
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilité financière assure la stabilité économique à long terme.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

feuille
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La feuille de fougère s'est étendue gracieusement sur le chemin du jardin.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influent
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
Le locuteur influent a captivé toute l'audience.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

fleur
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Les papillons sont attirés par les fleurs colorées.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

hall d'entrée
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Les invités ont attendu dans le hall de l'hôtel avant de s'enregistrer.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fossile
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.
Le fossile d'un dinosaure a été découvert dans les montagnes.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

structure
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.
Un cadre solide est essentiel pour la gouvernance.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

troublé
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Elle semblait troublée après avoir reçu tant de questions.
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.
La fumigation est une méthode efficace pour contrôler les infestations de parasites.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

saveur
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.
La soupe avait une riche saveur d'herbes et d'épices du jardin.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

avancement
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
La nouvelle politique a été introduite en vue de la justice sociale.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

installation
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
L'installation était bien entretenue.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Les randonneurs bloqués ont commencé à mourir de faim après plusieurs jours sans nourriture.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

féroce; agressif; montrant un sentiment ou une détermination forte
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans le village.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

acteur de cinéma
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
L'acteur de cinéma a reçu des éloges pour sa performance.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

flibustier
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
Le flibustier a attaqué les navires marchands le long de la côte.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmenté, divisé, incomplet
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
L'information était fragmentée et difficile à comprendre.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

protéger, défendre, prévenir
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Que la bonne fortune protège contre tout danger durant notre voyage.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabuleux; incroyable; extraordinaire
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe fabuleuse à la fête.
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.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

exploit
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Gravir le mont Everest fut un exploit remarquable.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

nourriture
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
Le riz est un aliment courant en Asie.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

brumeux
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
La route de la montagne était dangereuse par ce matin brumeux.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

libre
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.
Les enfants sont libres de jouer dehors.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

frise
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
La frise au-dessus de l'entrée représente des scènes de la mythologie antique.
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 /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantaisie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Elle a une fantaisie vive de voyager dans l'espace.
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

terminé, completé
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
La peinture est terminée et prête à être affichée.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

fleuriste
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Nous avons acheté un bouquet chez le fleuriste local.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

ferme; solide; stable; ne cédant pas à la pression
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Elle a une prise ferme sur la corde.
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 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

putain (mot vulgaire pour l'emphase)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
C'était un putain de désastre!
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 /frɒk/

Frock

robe
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.
La petite fille portait une robe rose à sa fête d'anniversaire.
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.
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 /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

falsificateur
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
La police a arrêté un falsificateur qui vendait des peintures contrefaites.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

banquise
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Les ours polaires se reposaient sur la banquise.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

collecte de fonds
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
L'organisation organise un événement de collecte de fonds.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Le jeune acteur a acquis une célébrité internationale grâce à son dernier film.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

fleuri / orné
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Elle a écrit une lettre fleurie remplie de phrases poétiques.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
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.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinant
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Le documentaire sur la vie océanique était fascinant.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

faune (créature mythologique)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
La sculpture représentait un faune dansant et jouant dans la forêt.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

suiveurs
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
Le chanteur a de nombreux suiveurs à travers le monde.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

retourner
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Elle a retourné le pancake dans la poêle.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

avec ferveur; ardemment;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Elle espérait ardemment que ses rêves se réaliseraient.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

futile
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Ses tentatives de changer la situation étaient futiles.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

floral
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe florale à la fête.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

tumulte
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Les remarques du politicien ont créé un furor dans les médias.
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

perturber
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
Elle n'a pas été perturbée par la question inattendue.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

fourrage, chercher de la nourriture
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Les animaux cherchent leur nourriture pendant les mois d'hiver.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

fluidité
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Elle parle l'anglais avec une grande fluidité.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

travailleur indépendant
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Elle travaille en tant que freelance en concevant des sites web pour différents clients.
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.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

présager
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres ont présagé une tempête imminente.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

fiscal
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles politiques fiscales pour contrôler l'inflation.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

librepenseur
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Voltaire a été considéré comme un grand librepenseur de son époque.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justement; modérément; raisonnablement
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
Le test était assez facile, mais certaines questions étaient difficiles.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

brouillard
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.
Un épais brouillard a couvert l'autoroute ce matin.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

oublier
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
N'oubliez pas de fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

ferme
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Ils vivent dans une ferme avec de nombreux animaux.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

fortuné
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Elle a eu de la chance d'échapper à l'accident sans blessures.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

friable
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
Le vieux mur en briques était friable et se brisa au toucher.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

foi; confiance; croyance religieuse;
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.
Elle avait une foi inébranlable dans les capacités de son équipe à réussir.
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

présage inquiétant
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Elle ressentit une profonde sensation de présage inquiétant en entrant dans la maison abandonnée.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

pare-feu
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un pare-feu protège les réseaux des cyberattaques.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futuriste
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.
Le futuriste a prédit d'importants changements dans les transports au cours de la prochaine décennie.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

écume
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre les rochers, créant de l'écume blanche sur le rivage.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

se battre
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Les soldats combattent pour leur pays.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Ils ont évité la crise en prenant des mesures immédiates.
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.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

clignoter
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La bougie clignotait dans le vent.
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 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.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

fèze
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
Le costume traditionnel comprenait un fez rouge avec un gland noir.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

prévisible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Il est peu probable que l'entreprise apporte des changements dans un avenir prévisible.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

mousseux
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Elle a commandé une tasse de cappuccino mousseux.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

fourreur
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Le fourreur a exposé de beaux manteaux dans son magasin.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

copie
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Il a envoyé une copie du contrat au client.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

négligé
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Il est entré dans la pièce avec une apparence négligée après avoir dormi sur le canapé.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

vêtements ou décorations luxueux
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
Elle est allée à la fête vêtue de sa plus belle tenue.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

fracture; cassure d'os
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Le docteur a confirmé qu'il avait une fracture du poignet.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

fascination; attrait; émerveillement
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Sa fascination pour l'histoire ancienne l'a poussée à devenir archéologue.
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 /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

rivage
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Les enfants jouaient sur le rivage, ramassant des coquillages.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empirer, s'intensifier
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si les plaintes sont ignorées, elles peuvent devenir du ressentiment.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La jeunesse est belle mais éphémère.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objet permanent, matériel fixe
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
L'appareil de la salle de bain a été installé hier.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

facteur
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Le temps est un facteur important dans la production des cultures.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Le concert s'est terminé par un final spectaculaire.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

prospérer
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Son entreprise a commencé à prospérer après qu'elle ait introduit les ventes en ligne.