Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
fabric
tissu
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
C1 verb
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.
C1 noun
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.
B1 adjective
Fabulous
fabuleux; incroyable; extraordinaire
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
C1 noun
facade
façade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
A1 verb
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.
B2 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
C2 adjective
facetious
moqueur
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
B2 adjective, noun
facial
facial
Meaning
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
Example
She booked a facial at the spa.
C2 adjective
Facile
facile; superficiel; manquant de profondeur
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
B2 verb
facilitate
faciliter
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
C1 noun
facilitation
facilitation
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
B1 noun
facilities
installations
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
B1 noun
facility
installation
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
C2 noun
facsimile
copie
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
A2 noun
fact
fait
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
C1 noun
Faction
faction
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
C2 adjective
factious
factionnel
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
C2 adjective
factitious
artificiel, non authentique
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
B1 noun
factor
facteur
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
A2 noun
factory
usine
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
C2 noun
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.