Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
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.
B2 noun
formation
formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
C1 adjective
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.
B1 adjective
former
ancien
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
B2 adverb
Formerly
auparavant; précédemment
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
C1 adjective
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
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.
C1 verb
forsake
abandonner
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
C2 verb
forswear
renoncer
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
B2 noun
Fort
fort
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
C1 noun
forte
talent
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
B2 adverb
forth
en avant
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
B2 adjective
forthcoming
à venir
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
C1 adjective
forthright
direct
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
C2 noun
forthrightness
honnêteté
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
C2 adverb
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.
C1 noun
fortification
fortification
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
C1 verb
fortify
fortifier
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
C1 noun
fortitude
fortitude
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
C2 adjective
fortuitous
fortuit
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
B2 adjective
fortunate
fortuné
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
B1 adverb
fortunately
heureusement
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
B1 noun
Fortune
fortune; chance; richesse
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.