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Post updated October 18th, 2023 :
– Add number of letters for each word
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition 8 new words beginning with F.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
Today, we’ll focus on fabulous French words that start with the letter F.
I’ve compiled a list of 45 Fascinating words for you to discover, complete with their English translations and types.
By learning these words, you’ll enrich your French vocabulary and make your conversations more captivating.
French Words That Start With F
So, here’s my list of 45 French words beginning with F, with their :
- English translation
- Family : french noun, french adjective, french preposition, french verb…
- Gender : feminine or masculine
- Meaning
- Number of letters (for fans of crosswords or Scrabble)
French Word | English Translation | Family & Gender | Meaning | Number of Letters |
---|---|---|---|---|
fou | crazy, mad | adjective | Insane or mentally unstable | 3 letters |
fada | crazy (informal) | adjective | Informally insane | 4 letters |
fatal | fatal, fateful | adjective | Leading to death or disaster | 5 letters |
faune | fauna | noun (feminine) | Animal life | 5 letters |
fable | fable, tale | noun (feminine) | A short story with a lesson | 5 letters |
fleur | flower | noun (feminine) | Blooming plant part | 5 letters |
forêt | forest | noun (feminine) | Large area with trees | 5 letters |
fossé | ditch, gap | noun (masculine) | Trench or divide | 5 letters |
futur | future | adjective | Coming time | 5 letters |
fusée | rocket | noun (feminine) | Vehicle for space travel | 5 letters |
flâner | to stroll, to wander | verb | To walk leisurely | 6 letters |
frémir | to shudder, to tremble | verb | To shake slightly | 6 letters |
facile | easy | adjective | Not difficult | 6 letters |
féroce | ferocious | adjective | Extremely fierce | 6 letters |
festin | feast, banquet | noun (masculine) | Large meal | 6 letters |
fidèle | faithful, loyal | adjective | True to commitments | 6 letters |
fierté | pride | noun (feminine) | Sense of self-worth | 6 letters |
festif | festive | adjective | Joyful, celebratory | 6 letters |
filial | filial | adjective | Relating to a child | 6 letters |
fureur | fury, rage | noun (feminine) | Intense anger | 6 letters |
fluide | fluid | adjective | Smooth flowing | 6 letters |
fébrile | feverish | adjective | Having a fever | 7 letters |
féminin | feminine | adjective | Female characteristics | 7 letters |
flamant | flamingo | noun (masculine) | Type of bird | 7 letters |
feuille | leaf | noun (feminine) | Plant part | 7 letters |
flotter | to float | verb | To remain on water surface | 7 letters |
frisson | shiver, thrill | noun (masculine) | Quick feeling of excitement | 7 letters |
fédéral | federal | adjective | Relating to central government | 7 letters |
farceur | joker, prankster | noun (masculine) | Person who makes jokes | 7 letters |
famille | family | noun (feminine) | Group of related people | 7 letters |
falaise | cliff | noun (feminine) | Steep rock face | 7 letters |
farfelu | far-fetched, crazy | adjective | Unlikely, bizarre | 7 letters |
fabuleux | fabulous | adjective | Amazing | 8 letters |
fréquent | frequent | adjective | Occurring often | 8 letters |
féerique | magical, fairy-like | adjective | Like a fairy tale | 8 letters |
fatalité | fate, inevitability | noun (feminine) | Unavoidable destiny | 8 letters |
fouineur | snooper, nosy person | noun (masculine) | Person prying into others’ affairs | 8 letters |
fascinant | fascinating | adjective | Extremely interesting | 9 letters |
fanatique | fanatic | adjective/noun (masculine, feminine) | Extremely devoted | 9 letters |
formidable | wonderful, great | adjective | Extremely good | 9 letters |
funéraire | funerary | adjective | Relating to funerals | 9 letters |
fraîcheur | freshness | noun (feminine) | Newness or coolness | 9 letters |
fraternité | brotherhood, fraternity | noun (feminine) | Sense of community | 10 letters |
fantastique | fantastic | adjective | Unbelievably good | 11 letters |
félicitations | congratulations | noun (feminine, plural) | Words of praise | 13 letters |
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French Words That Start With F : Pronunciation (Audio File)
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