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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.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

revenu fixe
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Les investissements à revenu fixe fournissent des rendements fiables.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

présager
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres ont présagé une tempête imminente.
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.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

frire
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Elle fait frire des œufs pour le petit-déjeuner tous les matins.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
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.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

à plein temps
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Elle travaille à plein temps en tant qu'enseignante.
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 /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 /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.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

feuille
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La feuille de fougère s'est étendue gracieusement sur le chemin du jardin.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

figuré
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Elle a utilisé un langage figuré pour décrire ses sentiments.
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 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmenté, divisé, incomplet
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
L'information était fragmentée et difficile à comprendre.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

étranger
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
La ville accueille chaque étranger avec gentillesse.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Le forum en ligne permet aux gens de discuter d'une large gamme de sujets.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

combat
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Les soldats se battaient courageusement sur le champ de bataille.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirter
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Elle flirte souvent avec ses collègues au travail.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

terminer
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Elle a terminé ses devoirs avant le dîner.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

faveur
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Elle lui a demandé une petite faveur.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

fonder
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Ils ont fondé l'entreprise en 1995.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

d'abord
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
D'abord, nous devons résoudre le problème du budget avant de continuer.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

audacieux imprudent
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
C'était audacieux de sa part de gravir la montagne sans l'équipement approprié.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

caractéristique
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
Le nouveau téléphone a une caractéristique unique de caméra.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

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

fecundity

fécondité, fertilité
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fécondité du delta du fleuve soutient une vie sauvage diversifiée.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

flibustier
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
Le flibustier a attaqué les navires marchands le long de la côte.
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.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

fleuriste
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Nous avons acheté un bouquet chez le fleuriste local.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

enflammé; passionné; irritable
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Elle a un tempérament enflammé qui s'emporte rapidement.
C2 noun /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.
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, 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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

passionné; intensément enthousiaste; brûlant d'émotion
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Elle a prononcé un discours fervide sur la protection de l'environnement.
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.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

amusement
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à la fête.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

lime
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Il a utilisé une lime métallique pour lisser les bords rugueux.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrant
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La connexion Internet lente était vraiment frustrante.
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.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolérance
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Elle a montré une tolérance remarquable pendant la dispute animée.
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 /flɛdʒ/

fledge

prêter
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
Les jeunes oiseaux vont se préparer à voler dans quelques semaines.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
L'entreprise a été enquêtée pour fraude à la carte de crédit et blanchiment d'argent.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

fiduciaire
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Les banques ont des devoirs fiduciaires envers leurs clients.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

forêts
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Les forêts fournissent un abri et de la nourriture pour les papillons.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomenter
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Le leader rebelle a tenté de fomenter des troubles parmi les gens.
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.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

précéder
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
Les nuages sombres annoncent souvent une tempête.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

voile de proue
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
L'équipage a ajusté la voile de proue pour attraper le vent.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

mourir de faim
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Les randonneurs bloqués ont commencé à mourir de faim après plusieurs jours sans nourriture.
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

tomber
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Les feuilles tombent des arbres en automne.
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.
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.
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

moins
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
Moins de personnes ont assisté à la réunion que prévu.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

voitures volantes
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Les voitures volantes pourraient bientôt résoudre le problème de la circulation urbaine.
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.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

échouer
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Il a échoué à compléter la tâche à temps.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

fonctionnaire
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Le fonctionnaire mineur était responsable du dépôt des rapports.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

agitation; raffut; souci inutile
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Elle a fait tout un raffut à propos de la petite tache sur sa robe que tout le monde l'a remarquée.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifaille
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Les ingénieurs ont installé un mécanisme antifaille dans la centrale nucléaire.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

structure
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Un cadre solide est essentiel pour la gouvernance.
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.
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 /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.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

temps libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Elle aime lire des livres pendant son temps libre.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

prédestiner
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Certains croient que nos vies sont prédestinées par le destin.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

feu
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
Le feu dans la cheminée a fourni de la chaleur et une atmosphère confortable.
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.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

favoriser
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Le programme vise à favoriser la créativité chez les jeunes étudiants.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

faner
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Les couleurs de la vieille photo ont commencé à se faner.
C1 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.
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 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantaisie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Elle a une fantaisie vive de voyager dans l'espace.
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.
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.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agiter ou balancer quelque chose sauvagement; se débattre
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Il agitait ses bras pour rester à flot dans l'eau.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

faveur; aide; gentillesse
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
Pourriez-vous me rendre un service et m'aider à déplacer cette boîte lourde ?
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La flamme de la bougie vacillait doucement dans la brise du soir.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilité
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
La flexibilité des horaires de travail a facilité l'équilibre entre le travail et la vie personnelle.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

fonction
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
La fonction principale du cœur est de pomper le sang.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

féroce; agressif; montrant un sentiment ou une détermination forte
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans le village.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

réfrigérateur
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
J'ai remis le lait dans le réfrigérateur après le petit-déjeuner.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

faculté, capacité
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Elle a une faculté remarquable pour les langues.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fondamentalement
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Les deux théories sont fondamentalement différentes.
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.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

figue
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
L'arbre de figuier dans notre jardin produit des fruits délicieux chaque été.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

rivage
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Les enfants jouaient sur le rivage, ramassant des coquillages.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fictif, faux
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
L'histoire qu'il a racontée était entièrement fictive.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

flamboyant, coloré ou confiant
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Son style flamboyant a attiré l'attention de tout le monde à la fête.
C1 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.