Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 adjective
feckless
inefficace, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
C2 adjective
fecund
fertile, productif
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
feebleminded
stupide ou à l'esprit faible
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
C2 noun
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.
C2 verb
felicitate
féliciter
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
C2 adjective
felicitous
approprié, adéquat ou agréable; marqué par la chance ou le bonheur
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
C2 noun
felicity
félicité
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
fender
pare-chocs
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
ferrous
riche en fer
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
C2 adjective
Fervid
passionné; intensément enthousiaste; brûlant d'émotion
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
C2 adjective
festal
relatif à un festival, festif
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
C2 verb
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.
C2 noun
fete
fête, célébration
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
fetid
fétide, puant
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
C2 verb
fetter
entraver, restreindre
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
C2 noun
Fez
fèze
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
C2 noun
fiat
décret, mandat
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
C2 adjective
fiducial
fiduciaire, de référence
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
C2 adjective/noun
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.
C2 noun
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.