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C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

futile
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Ses tentatives de changer la situation étaient futiles.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sans imagination, ordinaire
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Ses dessins étaient simples et sans imagination.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

camarade
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Il est un camarade étudiant dans ma classe.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

esbroufe
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Son obsession pour la mode a été rejetée comme une simple esbroufe.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

agité
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
Le bébé était agité toute la nuit et n'a pas pu dormir.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

immédiatement; sans retard; sur-le-champ
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
Le directeur a ordonné à l'employé d'arrêter immédiatement la pratique dangereuse.
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.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

fleur de sabot de cheval
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La plante de fleur de sabot de cheval pousse sauvagement dans de nombreuses prairies et est souvent la première à fleurir au printemps.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

retour
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Elle a demandé à son professeur des retours sur son essai.
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.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fertilité
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
La fertilité du sol est essentielle pour l'agriculture.
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.
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

tituber
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
Il a échoué dans l'entretien lorsqu'on lui a posé des questions difficiles.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

fragrance; parfum
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
La fragrance des fleurs de jasmin a rempli tout le jardin en soirée.
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.
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 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

fidélité
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
La fidélité d'un chien envers son maître est incomparable.
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.
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.
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 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

défectueux
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Le design défectueux de la voiture a conduit à un rappel.
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.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

faire face
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Elle a dû faire face à de nombreux défis dans son nouveau travail.
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.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

gué
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Les voyageurs ont décidé de traverser la rivière par un gué à l'aube.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

fétiche
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Les villageois traitaient la statue comme un fétiche puissant.
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 ?
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

bordure décorative / marge
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Le festival avait une marge de petites performances indépendantes.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

feux d'artifice
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Les feux d'artifice ont illuminé le ciel pendant la célébration du réveillon du Nouvel An.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flasque; mou; tombant;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Les feuilles de la plante sont devenues flasques après plusieurs jours sans eau.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

fluidité
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Elle parle l'anglais avec une grande fluidité.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

furtif
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Il lança un regard furtif vers la porte avant de partir.
C1 noun /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

furieux; enragé; violent;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Elle était furieuse quand elle a découvert l'erreur.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

faisabilité
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
L'entreprise a mené une étude de faisabilité avant de lancer le projet.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

désespéré, triste
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Le chiot abandonné avait l'air si triste sous la pluie.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

falsifier
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Il a essayé de falsifier les documents pour éviter les impôts.
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 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.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

s'inquiéter
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
Ne t'inquiète pas pour les résultats de l'examen.
C1 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.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

découverte, conclusion ou résultat obtenu après enquête
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La scientifique a publié ses découvertes dans une revue de renom.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

gaspiller
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Il a gaspillé ses économies sur des gadgets inutiles.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

bonheur
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vie animale d'une région particulière
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La faune de la savane africaine comprend des lions et des éléphants.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritisme
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Le responsable a été accusé de favoritisme envers certains employés.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentation, changement chimique par levures ou bactéries
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentation des raisins produit du vin.
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 /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 /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitation, stimulation
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Son discours a conduit à la fomentation de la violence dans la région.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

bataille face à face
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Les guerriers ont mené une bataille face à face avec les ennemis.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernière, endroit où les fougères sont cultivées
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La ferniére du jardin était pleine de plantes exotiques.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

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

Flowers

fleur
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Les papillons sont attirés par les fleurs colorées.
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

folie
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
Sa constante folie a rendu la réunion difficile à prendre au sérieux.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

poing; coup de poing
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Il a levé son poing en signe de victoire après avoir gagné le championnat.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

embrouiller
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
La question inattendue l'a embrouillé.
C1 adjective /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.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

fresque
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Les murs de l'église étaient décorés de magnifiques fresques.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

un terrain de terre détenu sous le système féodal ; un domaine ou une zone de contrôle
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Le chevalier a reçu un fief du seigneur pour ses services.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

bonheur
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 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.
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.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formuler
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
L'entreprise doit formuler une stratégie pour l'expansion.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

ancêtres
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Nous devons honorer les traditions de nos ancêtres.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

suivre
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Les enfants ont suivi leur professeur dans la salle de classe.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

relatif à un crime grave
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Il a été accusé d'agression grave après l'incident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

ferme; solide; stable; ne cédant pas à la pression
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Elle a une prise ferme sur la corde.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Veuillez soumettre votre rapport au format PDF d'ici la fin de la semaine.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

feinte, mouvement trompeur
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
Le boxeur fit une feinte à gauche avant de frapper à droite.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

craintif
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Elle avait peur de marcher seule la nuit.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

fable
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Les fables d'Ésope sont célèbres pour enseigner des leçons précieuses à travers des histoires simples.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

débris flottants
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
La plage était couverte de débris flottants après la tempête.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inondation
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La forte pluie a causé une inondation dans le village.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

fouiller
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Le garde de sécurité a fouillé l'homme à l'entrée.
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.