Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
foolproof
infaillible
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
A1 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
A1 noun
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.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
Foppish
excessivement préoccupé par son apparence et ses vêtements ; vaniteux à propos de l'habillement
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
A1 preposition
for
pour
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
C1 noun/verb
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.
C1 noun
foray
incursion / première tentative
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
C1 verb
forbear
s'abstenir
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
C2 noun
forbearance
tolérance
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
B1 verb
forbid
interdire
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
B2 adjective
Forbidden
interdit; prohibé; illégal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
C2 adverb
forby
de plus
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
A2 noun
force
force
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
C1 adjective
forcible
forcé
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
C1 noun, verb
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.
C1 noun
forebear
ancêtre
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
C1 noun
forebears
ancêtres
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
C2 verb
forebode
présager
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
C1 noun/adjective
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.
B2 noun
Forecast
prévision
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.