English Words Starting With F

• french guinea

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈɡɪni/The historical French colonial territory in West Africa, now the independent nation of Guinea.
• french harp

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency/Very Rare)
  /ˌfren(t)ʃ ˈhɑːp/A small, rectangular wind instrument held in the hands and played by blowing or drawing air through metal reeds.
• french heel

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈhiːl/A high heel for women's shoes, especially of a curved shape, historically popular.
• french horn

  nounC1
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈhɔːn/A coiled brass musical instrument with a large, flaring bell, played by inserting the hand into the bell to modify the tone.
• french ice cream

  nounMedium
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈaɪs kriːm/A style of ice cream characterised by a rich, custard-based texture made with egg yolks, also known as 'glace' or 'glace à la française'.
• french india

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈɪndɪə/A historical term referring to the French colonial possessions in India.
• french indochina

  nounC2
  /ˌfrenʧ ˌɪndəʊˈʧaɪnə/A former federation of French colonial territories in Southeast Asia, comprising modern-day Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
• french kid

  nounMid-frequency
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈkɪd/A child who is from France or of French nationality.
• french kiss

  nounIntermediate
  /ˌfrenʃ ˈkɪs/A kiss in which the participants' tongues touch each other's lips or enter each other's mouths.
• french knickers

  plural-nounLow (B2)
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈnɪk.əz/A style of women's underwear with wide, loose-fitting legs and a high waist, often made from soft fabric.
• french knot

  nounLow
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈnɒt/A small, decorative, raised knot used in embroidery, created by winding the thread around the needle.
• french leave

  nounC2
  /ˌfrenʃ ˈliːv/To leave an event or gathering without saying goodbye or informing anyone.
• french letter

  nounLow (archaic/dated)
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈlet.ə/A condom.
• french lilac

  nounLow
  /ˌfren(t)ʃ ˈlaɪlək/A specific variety of lilac shrub (Syringa vulgaris) originally cultivated in France, known for its fragrant, pale purple flowers.
• french marigold

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈmær.ɪ.ɡəʊld/A specific species of compact, annual flowering plant (Tagetes patula) with smaller, often multicolored blooms, commonly used in ornamental gardening.
• french morocco

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ məˈrɒk.əʊ/A high-quality, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally tanned and finished, and often used in bookbinding and luxury goods.
• french mulberry

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈmʌlb(ə)ri/A shrub or small tree (Callicarpa americana) native to the southeastern United States, bearing clusters of glossy purple berries.
• french mustard

  nounB1
  /ˌfren(t)ʃ ˈmʌstəd/A mild, pale yellow mustard, typically made with brown or black mustard seeds, white wine, vinegar, and spices, originating in France.
• french navy

  nounB2
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈneɪ.vi/A specific, dark shade of blue with a slight greyish undertone, traditionally used in naval and formal attire.
• french north africa

  nounLow
  /ˌfrentʃ ˌnɔːθ ˈæf.rɪ.kə/A historical term for the territories in North Africa that were under French colonial rule from the late 19th to mid-20th century.

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