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B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

premiers secours
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Il a donné les premiers secours au cycliste blessé avant l'arrivée de l'ambulance.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontière ou nouveau domaine
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La chirurgie robotique explore une nouvelle frontière en médecine.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

fabriquer
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.
Le témoin a fabriqué son témoignage pour se protéger.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

auparavant; précédemment
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
Le bâtiment était auparavant une école, mais il est maintenant un centre communautaire.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

agité
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
Le bébé était agité toute la nuit et n'a pas pu dormir.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

doigt
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.
Elle a pointé avec son doigt pour montrer la direction vers le musée.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

fanatisme
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
Le fanatisme religieux peut mener à l'intolérance et au conflit.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

ranci
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
La pièce sentait le ranci après avoir été fermée pendant des mois.
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

fumiger
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
Ils ont fumigé l'entrepôt pour tuer les insectes.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

éloges excessifs
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Il a offert des éloges excessifs à son patron.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

limité; ayant des limites
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
La Terre dispose de ressources naturelles limitées.
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.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

un terrain de terre détenu sous le système féodal ; un domaine ou une zone de contrôle
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Le chevalier a reçu un fief du seigneur pour ses services.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

factionnel
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Le débat est devenu factionnel, divisant le comité en camps rivaux.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

fidélité et allégeance
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
Le chevalier prêta fidélité à son roi.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
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 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

prévoir
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Elle pouvait prévoir les défis à venir.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

saisie immobilière
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
La famille a perdu sa maison à cause de la saisie immobilière après avoir manqué plusieurs paiements hypothécaires.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

pêcheur
Meaning
a person who catches fish as a job or hobby
Example
The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.
Le pêcheur a attrapé trois gros poissons dans la rivière aujourd'hui.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrant
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La connexion Internet lente était vraiment frustrante.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

fonctionnaire
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Le fonctionnaire mineur était responsable du dépôt des rapports.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

arme à feu
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
La police a trouvé une arme à feu cachée lors de l'enquête.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

orphelin de père
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
L'enfant orphelin de père comptait sur le soutien de sa communauté.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

flatteur
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Le roi était entouré de flatteurs qui lui disaient seulement ce qu'il voulait entendre.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

fanatique
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
Elle a un intérêt fanatique pour la collection de timbres anciens.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

affectueux
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Elle est affectueuse envers la peinture et passe des heures devant son canevas.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

former les cheveux en boucles serrées ou rendre les cheveux éparse et emmêlés
Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
Le temps humide a causé l'ondulation de ses cheveux.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

personne en charge d'un groupe de travailleurs, en particulier dans une usine ou sur un chantier
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.
Le chef de chantier a supervisé les ouvriers sur le site de construction.
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.
Veuillez soumettre votre rapport au format PDF d'ici la fin de la semaine.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fidèle; loyal; engagé
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Elle est restée fidèle à ses principes tout au long de sa carrière.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

juger à l'avance
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Il est injuste de juger quelqu'un sans connaître les faits.
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

fusion
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
Le restaurant propose une fusion unique des cuisines asiatique et européenne.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instable
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Elle est trop instable pour rester dans un seul travail pendant longtemps.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

fédérer
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Plusieurs États se sont fédérés pour créer une union plus forte.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agriculture
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
L'agriculture nécessite à la fois du travail acharné et des connaissances sur la terre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotter
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Le bateau a commencé à flotter doucement sur le fleuve.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustré
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Elle s'est sentie frustrée après avoir échoué à l'examen.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

liberté
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
La liberté favorise l'expression de soi.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

décret, mandat
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
La nouvelle politique a été mise en œuvre par un décret royal.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

pompier
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Le courageux pompier a sauvé la famille de l'immeuble en feu.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

drôle; étrange; amusant;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Il a raconté une blague drôle qui a fait rire tout le monde.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

cadre
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Les cadres définissent la base des systèmes.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

fonction
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.
La fonction principale du cœur est de pomper le sang.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

comprendre
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Il est difficile de comprendre les profondeurs de l'océan.
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.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

subtilité, habileté, raffinement
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
L'artiste a peint avec une grande finesse.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fixement
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Il regardait fixement la peinture.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

camarade
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Il est un camarade étudiant dans ma classe.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

déconcerté
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Il avait l'air déconcerté après avoir entendu la question étrange.
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.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

avancer
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Elle a étudié dur pour faire avancer sa carrière.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

jachère
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Les agriculteurs laissent leurs champs en jachère pour restaurer la fertilité du sol.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

franchement; ouvertement;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Franchement, je pense que ce plan a besoin de plus de considération.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

tissu
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé du tissu en soie pour fabriquer la robe.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

cinq
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Elle a acheté cinq pommes au marché.
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.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

fidélité
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
La fidélité d'un chien envers son maître est incomparable.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

mou et lâche; manque de fermeté ou de tonus musculaire; faible
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Ses bras flasques montraient qu'il avait besoin de faire plus d'exercice.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fictif, faux
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
L'histoire qu'il a racontée était entièrement fictive.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agiter ou balancer quelque chose sauvagement; se débattre
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Il agitait ses bras pour rester à flot dans l'eau.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festif; joyeux; de fête
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La maison avait l'air festive avec des décorations colorées.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

champignon
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.
Les champignons jouent un rôle important dans la dégradation de la matière organique dans la nature.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Arbre généalogique
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Créer un arbre généalogique aide à comprendre l'histoire familiale.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

congé temporaire
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
De nombreux travailleurs ont été mis en congé pendant la crise.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

honnêteté
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Sa forthrightness a fait d'elle une journaliste respectée.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forger, falsifier
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Le forgeron a forgé une épée solide à partir du fer.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

fleur
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Le jardin était plein de fleurs colorées.
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.
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.
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 /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

figurine décorative
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Elle a acheté une figurine en porcelaine d'une ballerine dansante.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

figuré
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Elle a utilisé un langage figuré pour décrire ses sentiments.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

fonctionnalité
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Le nouveau réfrigérateur a amélioré la fonctionnalité.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

contrecarrer
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
La police a échoué à empêcher le vol.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

voyant, ostentatoire
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Il a conduit une voiture de sport voyante dans les rues de la ville.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelage
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Le pelage du chat était doux et chaud au toucher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

goût
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Cette glace a un délicieux goût de mangue.
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.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

prédestiner
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Certains croient que nos vies sont prédestinées par le destin.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Le forum en ligne permet aux gens de discuter d'une large gamme de sujets.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

drapeau, étendard; ou un signe d'avertissement
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.
Ils ont levé le drapeau national pendant la cérémonie.
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.
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.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirter
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Elle flirte souvent avec ses collègues au travail.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastique; merveilleux; excellent
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Le film était absolument fantastique!
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

fouiller
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Le garde de sécurité a fouillé l'homme à l'entrée.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

le plus rapide
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt est le coureur le plus rapide du monde.
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.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

en avant
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Les troupes ont avancé pour sécuriser le pont.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

pardonner
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Elle a décidé de le pardonner pour ses erreurs.