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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.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitation
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Sa facilitation a permis à la réunion de se dérouler sans heurts.
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.
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 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

immédiatement; sans retard; sur-le-champ
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
Le directeur a ordonné à l'employé d'arrêter immédiatement la pratique dangereuse.
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 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluctuer
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Les prix des actions fluctuent en raison des conditions du marché.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

feux d'artifice
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Les feux d'artifice ont illuminé le ciel pendant la célébration du réveillon du Nouvel An.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

formalités
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
La signature du contrat n'était qu'une formalité; l'accord était déjà conclu.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

fragilité
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
La fragilité de la cornée augmente avec le frottement.
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 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 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 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.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
La marine a déployé toute sa flotte pour l'exercice.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

subir un processus chimique où les sucres sont transformés en alcool ou en acide; inciter ou provoquer un changement
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Les raisins sont laissés à fermenter pendant plusieurs semaines.
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 /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 /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

prévision
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Les prévisions météorologiques ont prévu de fortes pluies pour tout le week-end.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; concluant; décisif; ultime
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
C'est l'examen final du semestre.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentation
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentation de l'habitat menace de nombreuses espèces.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

brouiller
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Il a trébuché avec les clés et les a laissées tomber par terre.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

pointilleux
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
L'enfant est très pointilleux sur ce qu'il mange.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

juste; raisonnable; beau
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
Le juge a pris une décision juste dans l'affaire.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

farfelu
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Son explication pour être en retard était un peu farfelue.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flasque; mou; tombant;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Les feuilles de la plante sont devenues flasques après plusieurs jours sans eau.
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 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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

embrouiller
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
La question inattendue l'a embrouillé.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

flanelle
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Il portait une chemise en flanelle chaude en hiver.
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 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

famine
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
La grave sécheresse a provoqué une famine généralisée dans la région.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

vase à fleurs
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Elle a mis de belles roses dans le vase à fleurs sur la table.
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 /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

combattant de la liberté
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Le combattant de la liberté a consacré sa vie à la libération de son pays.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

graisse
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Trop de graisse dans votre alimentation peut être malsain.
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 /foʊk/

folk

gens
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Les gens de la campagne mènent souvent une vie simple.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

colère violente ou furieuse;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Sa colère était évidente quand il a découvert que quelqu'un avait volé son vélo.
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.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

familier; connu; informel et amical
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Cette chanson me semble familière.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

pompier
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Le pompier a sauvé la famille du bâtiment en feu.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Les conditions météorologiques étaient favorables pour l'événement en plein air.
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 /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

fugitif
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
La police a lancé une chasse à l'homme pour capturer le fugitif qui s'était échappé de la prison.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

four
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Le four de l'usine a fondu le métal rapidement.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
Le financier a conseillé l'entreprise sur ses investissements.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

fête, célébration
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Le village a organisé une grande fête pour célébrer la récolte.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

frauduleux
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Il a été arrêté pour avoir fait des demandes frauduleuses d'assurance.
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

la vie végétale trouvée dans une région ou un habitat particulier
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
La forêt amazonienne abrite une grande diversité de flore.
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.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funéraire
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
La pièce était remplie d'un silence funéraire après l'annonce.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentation, changement chimique par levures ou bactéries
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentation des raisins produit du vin.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

fréquent
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Il fait des visites fréquentes chez sa grand-mère.
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 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 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fluent; éloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Elle est fluide dans trois langues, y compris l'anglais et le français.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

film
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ils ont regardé un film ensemble ce week-end.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

fiancée
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John a acheté une belle bague de fiançailles pour sa fiancée.
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.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

peur; crainte
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs en prenant des cours d'escalade.
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.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

bordure décorative / marge
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Le festival avait une marge de petites performances indépendantes.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

amateur
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Il est un amateur d'oiseaux rares.
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 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

flore et faune
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Les îles Galápagos ont une flore et faune uniques.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

infaillible
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
Le nouveau logiciel a un processus d'installation infaillible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

friction
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Il y avait de la friction entre les deux départements concernant l'allocation des ressources.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

feinte, mouvement trompeur
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
Le boxeur fit une feinte à gauche avant de frapper à droite.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

précurseur
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Les frères Wright étaient les précurseurs de l'aviation moderne.
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 /flɪk/

flick

donner un coup rapide
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Il a flické l'interrupteur pour allumer la lumière.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

négligé
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Il portait une veste négligée et vieille qui sentait l'humidité.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

dossier
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
J’ai enregistré toutes les photos dans un dossier séparé.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

étranger
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Elle adore étudier les langues étrangères.
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 /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

têtu
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
L'enseignant a trouvé l'enfant têtu difficile à gérer.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Le bonheur peut être éphémère, alors chérissez chaque moment.
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.
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 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fixé, stable
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Le programme de la réunion est fixé pour lundi matin.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

rougir / nettoyer avec de l'eau
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Elle rougit de honte quand elle se rendit compte de son erreur.
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.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

plier
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Elle a plié la lettre soigneusement avant de la placer dans l'enveloppe.
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

famille
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
Elle passe la plupart de ses week-ends avec sa famille.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

fertile, productif
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
Le sol fertile a produit une récolte abondante cette année.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

enregistrement vidéo
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Les images de la manifestation ont été diffusées à la télévision toute la journée.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

saisir
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
La banque a décidé de saisir la propriété après plusieurs mois de paiements manqués.