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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.
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

figure; image; nombre;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
Le chiffre des ventes de ce trimestre a dépassé toutes les attentes.
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 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.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

ressentir; expérimenter; toucher
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Je me sens heureux quand je vois mes amis.
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.
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 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.
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

heureusement
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Heureusement, personne n'a été blessé dans l'accident.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

nourrir
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Elle nourrit les oiseaux chaque matin.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

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

faultfinder

chercheur de défauts
Meaning
a person who habitually finds fault with others
Example
He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.
C'est un chercheur de défauts au point que rien de ce que fait quelqu'un n'est jamais assez bien.
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 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

riz sauté
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Nous avons commandé du riz frit au poulet au restaurant chinois.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

à venir
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
L'entreprise a annoncé le lancement de son produit à venir.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

une tactique de retardement des actions législatives par des discours prolongés; utiliser une telle tactique
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Le sénateur a filibusté pendant des heures pour empêcher l'adoption du projet de loi.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

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

Faith

foi; confiance; croyance religieuse;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Elle avait une foi inébranlable dans les capacités de son équipe à réussir.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

entraver, restreindre
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Les règles strictes ont limité la créativité des étudiants.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

flatterie exagérée
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ses compliments exagérés ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

bonheur
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

fasciste
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
Le gouvernement fasciste sape la liberté.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fossile
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Le fossile d'un dinosaure a été découvert dans les montagnes.
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.
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

s'évanouir
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Il s'est senti étourdi et s'est évanoui à cause de la chaleur.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

quelques
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
Seulement quelques étudiants ont assisté au cours.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

financement
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
La startup cherche des financements auprès des investisseurs.
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

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

Flawless

parfait; sans défauts
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Sa prestation parfaite lui a valu une ovation debout.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

avant du navire
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Les marins ont rangé des cordes supplémentaires dans l'avant du navire.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

avant tout; principalement
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
D'abord et avant tout, nous devons garantir la sécurité.
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.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

déconcerter
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
Le puzzle compliqué a déconcerté les étudiants.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

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

fibre

fibres
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
Manger des aliments riches en fibres peut améliorer votre digestion.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

tache petite
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Il y avait une tache de peinture sur le sol.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

équité
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Elle s'efforce toujours d'être juste dans ses décisions.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsification
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
La banque a détecté une falsification dans la signature sur le chèque.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

fleuri / orné
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Elle a écrit une lettre fleurie remplie de phrases poétiques.
B2 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.
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.
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 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.
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

réparer
Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
Le mécanicien a réparé la voiture cassée.
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.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

fort
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Le vieux fort se dressait au sommet de la colline pendant des siècles.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

formule
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Le scientifique a découvert une nouvelle formule pour le médicament.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

fenugrec
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Les graines de fenugrec ont un goût légèrement amer et sont couramment utilisées dans la cuisine indienne.
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.
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 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.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

interdit; prohibé; illégal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumer est strictement interdit dans ce bâtiment.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

volant
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
L'oiseau volant a disparu dans les nuages.
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.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
La formation de la nouvelle entreprise a pris plusieurs mois.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtrer
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Elle a utilisé un filtre à café pour séparer les grains du liquide.
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 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

présage inquiétant
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Elle ressentit une profonde sensation de présage inquiétant en entrant dans la maison abandonnée.
C1 noun /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.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

éclair; éclat
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Il y a eu un éclair brillant suivi du tonnerre.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

abattre, couper
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Les bûcherons ont abattu plusieurs arbres dans la forêt aujourd'hui.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

travail ornemental délicat, généralement en or ou en argent
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
Le collier était décoré avec un filigrane en or complexe.
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 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 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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

empreinte digitale
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé ses empreintes digitales sur la poignée de porte sur la scène du crime.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
C1 noun 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.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

défectueux
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
L'appareil a cessé de fonctionner parce qu'il était défectueux.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

légèreté
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Sa légèreté pendant la réunion a offensé ses collègues.
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!
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.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

franc-maçon membre
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Son grand-père était un franc-maçon respecté dans la communauté.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
L'accident a été fatal pour le conducteur.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

flexion
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Le médecin a testé la flexion du genou du patient lors de l'examen.
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.
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 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.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

premier
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Elle était la première à arriver à la réunion.
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.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

quatrième
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Il a terminé à la quatrième place dans la course.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

flageller ou se fouetter comme une forme de punition ou d'autodiscipline
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
Dans l'histoire, certains moines se flagellaient comme pénitence.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fongible
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
En finance, l'argent est considéré comme un actif fongible.
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.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

faute; erreur; défaut
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
L'accident a été causé par un défaut dans le système de freinage de la voiture.
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

football
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
Ils ont regardé un match de football à la télévision.
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.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

frais
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
L'avocat a facturé des frais élevés pour ses services.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sentiment; sensation; émotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Elle avait une étrange sensation que quelque chose d'important allait se produire.
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

fiduciaire, de référence
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
Le point fiduciaire sur la carte assure des mesures précises.