English Words Starting With F

• french chop

  nounLow (culinary/butchery term)
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈʧɒp/A style of preparing lamb or pork chops by trimming most of the fat and meat from the end of the rib bone, leaving it exposed and often decorated with a paper frill.
• french colombard

  nounC1+
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈkɒləmˌbɑːd/A white wine grape variety, primarily used for blending in the production of brandy and varietal wines.
• french community

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfrenʧ kəˈmjuːnəti/A group of people of French origin, nationality, or linguistic/cultural affiliation living together or sharing common bonds, often in a non-French speaking region or country.
• french cricket

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈkrɪk.ɪt/An informal, simplified version of cricket played with a tennis ball and a bat, where the batter's legs become the wicket.
• french cuff

  nounLow
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈkʌf/A shirt cuff that is folded back on itself and fastened with cufflinks, rather than having buttons.
• french curve

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈkɜːv/A flat drafting template with curved edges, used to draw smooth curves of varying radii in technical drawing.
• french dip

  nounLow
  /frentʃ dɪp/A hot sandwich consisting of roast beef on a long roll, served with a side of meat jus (au jus) for dipping.
• french door

  nounC1
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈdɔː/A pair of glass-paned doors, usually hinged on opposite sides of a frame and opening from the centre, often leading to a garden, patio or balcony.
• french doors

  plural-nounC1
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈdɔːz/A pair of doors, typically made with glass panes from top to bottom, that are hinged on opposite sides of a doorway and open in the middle.
• french drain

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈdreɪn/A trench filled with gravel or rock that redirects surface water and groundwater away from an area.
• french dressing

  nounB2
  /ˌfrenʃ ˈdresɪŋ/A type of salad dressing typically made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings, often orange-coloured, creamy, and slightly sweet.
• french equatorial africa

  nounRare / C2
  /ˌfrentʃ ˌek.wəˈtɔː.ri.əl ˈæf.rɪ.kə/A former French colonial federation in Central Africa, existing from 1910 to 1958.
• french fact

  nounLow
  /frɛntʃ fækt/A phrase referring to a surprising, paradoxical, or counterintuitive piece of information, often one that is culturally associated with France or French stereotypes, which might be factual, satirical, or humorous.
• french flat

  nounVery Low
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈflæt/A type of haircut or hairstyle, typically for women, where the hair is cut short at the back and sides, with the front or crown left noticeably longer.
• french foot

  nounVery Low (Technical/Historical)
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈfʊt/A standard unit of linear measure in typography and printing, equal to one twelfth of a French inch (pouce) and approximately 4.512 mm.
• french foreign legion

  nounC1
  /ˌfrentʃ ˌfɒr.ən ˈliː.dʒən/The French army corps open to foreign volunteers for service abroad, historically known for its rigorous training and acceptance of recruits without extensive background checks.
• french fried potatoes

  plural-nounCommon
  /ˌfrentʃ fraɪd pəˈteɪ.təʊz/Potatoes that have been cut into elongated pieces (typically strips) and deep-fried until crisp.
• french fries

  plural-nounVery High
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈfraɪz/Long, thin strips of potato that are deep-fried until crisp, typically served hot as a side dish or snack.
• french guiana

  nounLow
  /ˌfrentʃ ɡiˈɑːnə/An overseas department and region of France located on the northeastern coast of South America.
• french guianese

  adjectivenounVery Low
  /ˌfrentʃ ɡiː.əˈniːz/A person from, or relating to, French Guiana, an overseas department of France in South America.

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