Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
fiction
fiction
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
B1 noun
Fighter
avion de chasse
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
B1 noun/verb
fighting
combat
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
B1 noun, verb
finance
finances
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
B1 adjective
financial
financier
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
finish line
ligne d'arrivée
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
B1 noun
firefighter
pompier
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
B1 noun
Fireman
pompier
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
B1 adjective
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.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
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.
B1 adverb
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.
B1 adjective
fixed
fixé, stable
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
B1 noun, verb
flag
drapeau, étendard; ou un signe d'avertissement
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
B1 noun
flags
drapeau
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
B1 noun
Flash
éclair; éclat
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
B1 adjective
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.
B1 verb
float
flotter
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
B1 noun
flow
flux
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
B1 noun
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.
B1 adjective
Fluent
fluent; éloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
B1 adjective
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.
B1 noun
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.