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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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

prédestination
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
La doctrine de la prédestination suggère que les événements sont fixés par la volonté divine.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

fourreur
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Le fourreur a exposé de beaux manteaux dans son magasin.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

note de bas de page
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
L'auteur a inclus une note de bas de page pour expliquer le contexte historique.
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.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

bon; excellent; mince; délicat; de haute qualité
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Il fait beau aujourd'hui.
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 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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

meubler, fournir
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Ils ont meublé la nouvelle maison avec des meubles modernes.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

fidèlement
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Elle assista fidèlement à toutes les réunions malgré son emploi du temps chargé.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

festin; banquet
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Le festin de mariage comprenait des plats traditionnels des deux cultures familiales.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

prédire
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
L'homme âgé a affirmé qu'il pouvait prédire l'avenir.
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.
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.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

responsabilité financière
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilité financière assure la stabilité économique à long terme.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

frivolité
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
Le professeur a découragé la frivolité pendant l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

un agitateur
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
L'activiste était un véritable agitateur, inspirant tout le monde autour de lui à rejoindre la protestation.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

prévision
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Sa prévision a aidé l'entreprise à éviter des pertes financières.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

festival; fête;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Le festival de musique a attiré des milliers de visiteurs du monde entier.
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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

éclatant
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Les étoiles éclatantes ont illuminé le ciel nocturne.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

petite faiblesse
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Elle l'aimait malgré ses petites faiblesses.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

floral
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe florale à la fête.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empirer, s'intensifier
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si les plaintes sont ignorées, elles peuvent devenir du ressentiment.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fixation ou intérêt obsessionnel pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Sa fixation sur le perfectionnisme a retardé l'achèvement du projet.
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.
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 /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 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.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

éphémère
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La jeunesse est belle mais éphémère.
C2 noun /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 /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.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

retourner
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Elle a retourné le pancake dans la poêle.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

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

fulsome

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

flair

talent naturel
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Elle a un flair pour le design, créant toujours un travail visuellement impressionnant.
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 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

grand livre ou manuscrit
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
La bibliothèque abrite un ancien folio de Shakespeare.
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

faux; incorrect; trompeur; artificiel
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
Le témoin a donné un faux témoignage au tribunal.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

fatalement
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
L'accident a blessé deux passagers de manière fatale.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

le plus rapide
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt est le coureur le plus rapide du monde.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

falsificateur
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
La police a arrêté un falsificateur qui vendait des peintures contrefaites.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

célèbre
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Cette région est célèbre pour son héritage unique.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

fusionnable
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
L'ingénieur a utilisé un alliage fusionnable dans l'expérience.
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.
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.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

vol / vol
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Notre vol pour Londres a été retardé en raison du mauvais temps.
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 /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 /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.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

trousse de premiers secours
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Je garde toujours une trousse de premiers secours dans ma voiture en cas d'urgence.
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

attacher
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Veuillez attacher votre ceinture avant le décollage de l'avion.
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.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frais
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Le pain est encore frais du four.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

faiblir, se fatiguer ou perdre de l'enthousiasme
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Après des heures de travail, son énergie était en baisse.
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 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 /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

poissonnier
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
J'ai acheté du saumon frais chez le poissonnier local.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

cadre
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Un arbre généalogique encadré peut être exposé dans votre maison.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

pare-chocs
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Le fender de la voiture a été enfoncé dans l'accident.
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.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Arbre généalogique
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Créer un arbre généalogique aide à comprendre l'histoire familiale.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

pour
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Ce cadeau est pour toi.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

réalisateur de film
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Le réalisateur de film a reçu un prix pour son dernier documentaire.
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 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 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 /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 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.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transporter en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Le bateau a transporté les passagers à travers le fleuve.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

carburant
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
L'augmentation du coût du carburant a affecté les transports et les frais de chauffage dans le monde entier.
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 /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

furoncle; bosse;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter le furoncle douloureux sur son cou.
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 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

champignon
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Les champignons jouent un rôle important dans la dégradation de la matière organique dans la nature.
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 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

interdire
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
L'école interdit de fumer sur le campus.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

vêtements ou décorations luxueux
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
Elle est allée à la fête vêtue de sa plus belle tenue.
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

tarif
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
Le tarif du bus pour le centre-ville est de cinq dollars.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Une flottille de bateaux de pêche a quitté le port à l'aube.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

champignon
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Un étrange champignon poussait sur l'arbre ancien.
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.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

fusionner
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Les deux métaux ont fusionné sous haute chaleur.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

enlever la peau/criticiser sévèrement
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
Le chef a enlevé la peau du poisson avant de le cuisiner.
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 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.