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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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

fertilisation
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
La fertilisation organique améliore la santé du sol.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

fait
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
C'est un fait que la Terre orbite autour du Soleil.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

quatuor
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Le quatuor a apprécié une partie de golf ensemble.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

fatalité
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
L'accident a entraîné une fatalité.
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.
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 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

suivi de la concentration
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Un bon suivi de la concentration améliore la productivité.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

rusé
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Il a proposé un plan rusé pour gagner le jeu.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

féliciter
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Nous avons félicité les étudiants diplômés lors de la cérémonie.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

frire
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Elle fait frire des œufs pour le petit-déjeuner tous les matins.
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.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour accomplir son rêve de devenir médecin.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

libre
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.
Après avoir obtenu son diplôme, il se sentait libre et prêt à explorer le monde.
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 /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

cour
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
La voiture était garée dans la cour de l'hôtel.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

irritable; querelleur; difficile à contrôler
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
L'enfant fractieux a refusé de suivre les instructions de l'enseignant.
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.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honnête; ouvert; direct; sincère
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
elle m'a donné un avis franc sur ma présentation.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

liquide
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Les mouvements fluides de l'artiste ont impressionné le public.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertiliser
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Les agriculteurs fertilisent les champs pour augmenter le rendement des récoltes.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexible; adaptable au changement
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Elle a un emploi du temps flexible qui lui permet de travailler depuis chez elle.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortune; chance; richesse
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Il a fait sa fortune en investissant judicieusement dans des entreprises technologiques.
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.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

dispute, s'effilocher
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.
Il a essayé de rester calme, mais ses nerfs ont commencé à s'effilocher pendant la dispute.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

présager
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête à venir.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

esbroufe
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Son obsession pour la mode a été rejetée comme une simple esbroufe.
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.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

clôture
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Ils ont construit une clôture autour du jardin.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

adapté; approprié; en bonne santé; en bonne condition physique; prêt
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
Il est en forme et en bonne santé.
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 /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 /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

frustration
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
Il a ressenti une profonde frustration lorsque ses projets ont échoué.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inefficace, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Son attitude inefficace au travail a causé plusieurs délais manqués.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
Le nouveau téléphone a une caractéristique unique de caméra.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

craintif
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Elle avait peur de marcher seule la nuit.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

à la mode
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Elle porte toujours des vêtements à la mode à chaque fête.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forcé
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La police a fait une entrée forcée dans la maison.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Les dépôts fluviaux ont indiqué la présence d'un ancien système fluvial.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

feuillage
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
Le feuillage d'automne était impressionnant dans le parc.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

fièvre
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
Il ne pouvait pas aller travailler car il avait une forte fièvre.
A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

fourchette
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
Veuillez utiliser une fourchette pour manger votre salade.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

flux
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
L'entreprise était dans un état de flux constant pendant la réorganisation.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

coup de chance
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Gagner à la loterie était un véritable coup de chance.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

accumulation de gaz dans le système digestif
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Manger des haricots peut parfois provoquer des flatulences.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

artificiel, non authentique
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
L'excitation dans son histoire semblait factice et forcée.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

fanfaronner
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
Elle aime fanfaronner ses nouveaux bijoux lors des soirées.
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 /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.
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.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

fonder
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Ils ont fondé l'entreprise en 1995.
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.
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.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

concentrer
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Concentrez-vous sur ce qui compte vraiment pour simplifier votre vie.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatique
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Il est un fanatique supporter de son équipe de football.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

s'abstenir
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Elle s'est abstenue de commenter son erreur.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

battre des ailes / trembler
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Le papillon a commencé à battre des ailes sous le soleil.
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.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fondamentalement
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Les deux théories sont fondamentalement différentes.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

effrayer
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
Le bruit fort a effrayé l’enfant.
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.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

faner
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Les couleurs de la vieille photo ont commencé à se faner.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

fondateur
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs était le cofondateur d'Apple Inc. et a révolutionné l'informatique personnelle.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

étudiant de première année
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
L'étudiant de première année se sentait nerveux lors de son premier jour à l'université.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

flatterie
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Sa flatterie constante a poussé tout le monde à douter de ses véritables intentions.
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
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Le gouvernement a alloué un fonds pour l'aide en cas de catastrophe.
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.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

flux
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Le flux d'informations doit être sécurisé.
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 /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

invention fausse
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
L'article était plein d'inventions fausses et de réclamations trompeuses.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

perdre, renoncer comme pénalité
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Il a dû abandonner le match après avoir enfreint les règles.
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 noun /fiːld/

field

champ
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Les enfants ont joué au football dans le champ.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

fragile
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Faites attention avec ce vase, il est très fragile.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

voltiger
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Les papillons voltigeaient de fleur en fleur.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

ancêtres
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Nous devons honorer les traditions de nos ancêtres.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

fétide
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
L'odeur fétide des ordures rendait la respiration difficile.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

amitié
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Leur amitié dure depuis l'enfance.
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.