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B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

accomplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Il a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

présager
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête à venir.
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 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

pardonneur
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Elle a une nature pardonneuse et garde rarement des rancunes.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

incompréhensible ou insondable
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
L'océan semblait insondable à mesure qu'il s'étendait jusqu'à l'horizon.
B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

frustration
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
Il a ressenti une profonde frustration lorsque ses projets ont échoué.
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 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

libre
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Après avoir obtenu son diplôme, il se sentait libre et prêt à explorer le monde.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forcé
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La police a fait une entrée forcée dans la maison.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

finances
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
L'entreprise a obtenu des financements d'une grande banque.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objet permanent, matériel fixe
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
L'appareil de la salle de bain a été installé hier.
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.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

volaille
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Le fermier élevait de la volaille dans son jardin pour des œufs frais et de la viande.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

fausseté; mensonge
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
Le politicien a été pris en train de répandre des faussetés à propos de son adversaire.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

orphelin de père
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
L'enfant orphelin de père comptait sur le soutien de sa communauté.
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 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 /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

faction
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Différentes factions au sein du parti étaient en désaccord sur la nouvelle politique.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

nourriture
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
Le riz est un aliment courant en Asie.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

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

fascinate

fasciner
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La performance du magicien a fasciné le public.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

fréquence
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
La fréquence des tremblements de terre dans cette région a considérablement augmenté au cours de la dernière décennie.
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 /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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

limité; ayant des limites
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
La Terre dispose de ressources naturelles limitées.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

facile; superficiel; manquant de profondeur
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Son explication facile n'a pas abordé le vrai problème.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

écume
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Les vagues se sont écrasées contre les rochers, créant de l'écume blanche sur le rivage.
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.
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 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.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

former les cheveux en boucles serrées ou rendre les cheveux éparse et emmêlés
Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
Le temps humide a causé l'ondulation de ses cheveux.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

méticuleux
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Elle est méticuleuse en ce qui concerne le maintien de la propreté.
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

perturber
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
Elle n'a pas été perturbée par la question inattendue.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formel
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Il portait un costume formel au mariage.
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.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

destin
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Beaucoup de gens croient que le destin détermine le cours de leur vie.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

bonheur
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 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.
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

embrouiller
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
Les instructions compliquées ont embrouillé les nouveaux employés.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

flatteur
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Le roi était entouré de flatteurs qui lui disaient seulement ce qu'il voulait entendre.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

amitié
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Leur amitié dure depuis l'enfance.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

fragile
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Faites attention avec ce vase, il est très fragile.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

robe
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
La petite fille portait une robe rose à sa fête d'anniversaire.
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.
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.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

faune (créature mythologique)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
La sculpture représentait un faune dansant et jouant dans la forêt.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

décret, mandat
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
La nouvelle politique a été mise en œuvre par un décret royal.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

déconcerté
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Il avait l'air déconcerté après avoir entendu la question étrange.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

fortuit
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Leur rencontre était purement fortuite.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

dépôt de documents; organisation des papiers
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
L'avocat a géré le dépôt de tous les documents judiciaires.
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 /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 /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.
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.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

quatre
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Elle a quatre livres sur son bureau.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

grippe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Elle est restée à la maison parce qu'elle avait la grippe.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

saisir
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
La banque a décidé de saisir la propriété après plusieurs mois de paiements manqués.
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 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.
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.
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.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

cinquante
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Le stade peut accueillir cinquante mille personnes.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

usine
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Il travaille dans une usine de chaussures.
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.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

créature volante
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Les oiseaux, les chauves-souris et les insectes sont des exemples de créatures volantes.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

honnêteté
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Sa forthrightness a fait d'elle une journaliste respectée.
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 /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

invention fausse
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
L'article était plein d'inventions fausses et de réclamations trompeuses.
B2 noun/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.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flûte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Il a joué une douce mélodie sur sa flûte.
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 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

officier de pavillon
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
L'officier de pavillon a examiné la flotte avant la cérémonie.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

caresser
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Elle caressait doucement le chaton dans ses bras.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

fatalisme
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Il a adopté le fatalisme, croyant que rien de ce qu'il faisait ne pouvait changer son destin.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

forme / formulaire
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Les étudiants ont rempli le formulaire d'inscription.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

pied
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Elle s'est fait mal au pied en courant.
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.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

de
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Elle est venue de Dhaka pour visiter sa famille.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

oublier
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
N'oubliez pas de fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Le jeune acteur a acquis une célébrité internationale grâce à son dernier film.
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 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.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

installation
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
L'installation était bien entretenue.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

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

flood-prone

sujette aux inondations
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Le Bangladesh est une nation deltaïque sujette aux inondations.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factuel; basé sur les faits; vrai
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Le rapport contient uniquement des informations factuelles.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financier
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Il a pris une décision financière avisée en investissant judicieusement.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

travailleur indépendant
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Elle travaille en tant que freelance en concevant des sites web pour différents clients.
B2 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.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontière ou nouveau domaine
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La chirurgie robotique explore une nouvelle frontière en médecine.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

force
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
La forte force nucléaire lie les particules.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

personne en charge d'un groupe de travailleurs, en particulier dans une usine ou sur un chantier
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Le chef de chantier a supervisé les ouvriers sur le site de construction.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

installations
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Les installations améliorent la productivité industrielle.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honnête; ouvert; direct; sincère
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
elle m'a donné un avis franc sur ma présentation.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inefficace, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Son attitude inefficace au travail a causé plusieurs délais manqués.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

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