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C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

la laine de mouton
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Le fermier a soigneusement tondu la laine de la brebis.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

changeant; instable; capricieux;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sa nature changeante a rendu difficile la confiance dans ses promesses.
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.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenétique
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Le marché boursier a connu des transactions frénétiques après l'annonce.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

tête symbolique
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
Le roi était simplement un chef symbolique sans pouvoir réel.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

férocité, violence, intensité
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La férocité de la tempête était dévastatrice.
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.
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 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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

tituber
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
Il a échoué dans l'entretien lorsqu'on lui a posé des questions difficiles.
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 /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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

ancêtre
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Nos ancêtres ont lutté pour l'indépendance.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Analyse scientifique appliquée aux affaires criminelles ou juridiques
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Les experts médico-légaux analysent les cybercrimes en utilisant des outils avancés.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

échec total
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
L'événement est devenu un échec total à cause d'une mauvaise planification.
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.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

finalité
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
La décision du juge a donné au cas un sentiment de finalité.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

s'inquiéter
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour les résultats de l'examen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

furtif
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Il lança un regard furtif vers la porte avant de partir.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

formateur
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
L'enfance est souvent décrite comme une étape formatrice dans la vie.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

folklore
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Le folklore français est riche en contes et légendes.
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.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

fraternel
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Les deux nations maintiennent une relation fraternelle.
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.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

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

flout

mépriser
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir enfreint les réglementations environnementales.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

économe; parcimonieux
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Elle est très économe et économise de l'argent en achetant uniquement les articles nécessaires.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

furet, chercher ou découvrir quelque chose de manière persistante
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Il a découvert les documents cachés.
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

ennemi
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
Le chevalier a combattu courageusement contre son ennemi.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

fœtus
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Le médecin a expliqué le développement du fœtus pendant la grossesse.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

inutile; vain; futile;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Après des heures de recherche, leurs efforts se sont avérés inutiles.
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 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

fallacie, erreur, raisonnement incorrect
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
L'idée que le succès vient facilement est une fallacie.
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 /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

fervent, passionné
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Elle a prononcé un discours passionné sur le changement climatique.
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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

réalisable
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Il est réalisable de terminer le projet en deux mois.
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 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

chargé
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Les négociations étaient chargées de tension et d'incertitude.
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 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direct
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Elle a été directe dans sa critique de la politique.
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.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

féroce, sauvage, cruel
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans la zone côtière.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frivole
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Elle a rapidement rejeté la plainte frivole.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluidité
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluidité des mouvements de la danseuse était envoûtante.
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

fragilité
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
La vieillesse vient souvent avec une fragilité physique.
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

formidable
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
Le boxeur était un adversaire formidable sur le ring.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

premier plan
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Les fleurs au premier plan ont illuminé l'image.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

facette, aspect, partie
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Chaque facette du projet a été soigneusement analysée.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

improbable ou peu probable
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Son explication pour son retard semblait invraisemblable.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

fragile
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
L'homme âgé était trop fragile pour marcher sans aide.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

préface
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
La préface du livre a été écrite par un historien célèbre.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonner
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Il a décidé de ne pas abandonner ses vieux amis malgré son succès.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

tache de rousseur
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Son visage était couvert de jolies taches de rousseur qui apparaissaient chaque été.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

incursion / première tentative
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
L'entreprise a fait sa première incursion sur le marché international.
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.
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.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

reculer
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Il n'a pas bronché lorsque le docteur lui a donné l'injection.
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 /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vie animale d'une région particulière
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La faune de la savane africaine comprend des lions et des éléphants.
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.
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 verb /flɑp/

flop

échec
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Le nouveau film a échoué au box-office.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

fluctuation
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
Le marché boursier connaît des fluctuations fréquentes.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

féodalisme
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
Le féodalisme a façonné la structure politique de l'Europe médiévale.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

querelle, inimitié
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Les deux familles sont en conflit depuis des générations.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

crime grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Il a été reconnu coupable d'un crime grave et condamné à dix ans de prison.
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.
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!
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.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

démon, personne malfaisante
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Il est un vrai démon lorsqu'il s'agit de résoudre des énigmes.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

décisif ou fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Leur décision décisive a changé le cours de l'histoire.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

terrain de foire
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
La ville a installé des manèges et des stands sur le terrain de foire pour le festival annuel.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

frénésie
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
L'annonce de la vente a créé une frénésie de shopping au centre commercial.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

réalisation
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
Son rêve de devenir médecin s'est enfin réalisé.
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.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortifier
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Ils ont fortifié les murs de la ville pour se protéger contre l'invasion.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

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

fledgling

novice, inexpérimenté, nouvellement établi
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
La startup novice a besoin d'investissement.
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

feindre, simuler
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Elle a feint d'être malade pour éviter d'aller au travail.
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.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Il a ouvert une nouvelle franchise de restauration rapide dans la ville.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

poisson plat
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Les poissons plats comme la sole et la limande sont excellents pour le grill.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

criminel
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Le criminel a été condamné à dix ans de prison.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Les enfants ont joué joyeusement dans le jardin toute l'après-midi.
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.
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.
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.