English Words Starting With F

• french system

  nounLow frequency; mostly found in academic, political, or technical contexts.
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈsɪstəm/A method or approach developed, used, or characteristic of France, particularly in government, education, or organization.
• french telephone

  nounC2
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/A telephone with a separate earpiece (receiver) and mouthpiece, often on a candlestick-style stand, popular in the early 20th century.
• french tickler

  nounVery Low
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈtɪklə/A type of condom, typically ribbed, dotted, or textured, designed to increase sexual stimulation.
• french toast

  nounCommon
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈtəʊst/Slices of bread soaked in a mixture of egg and milk, then fried until golden brown; often served sweet with toppings like syrup, sugar, or fruit.
• french togoland

  nounRare
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈtəʊ.ɡəʊ.lænd/A former United Nations trust territory under French administration, now the independent nation of Togo.
• french tuck

  nounLow
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈtʌk/A styling technique where the front portion of a shirt, blouse, or top is tucked into the waistband while the sides and back are left untucked.
• french twist

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈtwɪst/A classic and elegant hairstyle in which hair is twisted upwards and secured against the back of the head.
• french union

  nounVery Low / Historical
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈjuː.njən/A historical political entity, a grouping of France and its overseas territories, colonies, and protectorates, as defined by the constitution of the Fourth French Republic (1946–1958).
• french vermouth

  nounLow
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈvɜːməθ/A type of vermouth that is light, pale, and dry, traditionally produced in France.
• french way

  nounLow frequency (collocational phrase)
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈweɪ/A manner, method, or style characteristic of or associated with French culture, customs, or people.
• french west africa

  nounC1
  /ˌfren(t)ʃ ˌwest ˈæf.rɪ.kə/A historical federation of French colonial territories in West Africa that existed from 1895 to 1958.
• french west indies

  plural-nounLow (Specialized/Geographical)
  /ˌfrenʧ ˌwest ˈɪn.diːz/A historical and geographical term for the French territories in the Caribbean archipelago.
• french window

  nounC1
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈwɪndəʊ/A pair of casement doors, usually glazed from top to bottom, that open onto a garden, patio, or balcony.
• french windows

  plural-nounB2
  /ˌfrenʧ ˈwɪndəʊz/A pair of double-glazed glass doors in an exterior wall of a house that open like windows onto a garden or patio.
• french-fry

  verb-transitiveHigh
  /ˌfrentʃ ˈfraɪ/A strip of potato that is deep-fried until crispy.
• frenchify

  verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /ˈfrɛn.tʃɪ.faɪ/To make something or someone more French in character, style, or appearance.
• frenchman

  nounB2
  /ˈfren(t)ʃmən/A man who is a native or inhabitant of France, or a man of French descent.
• frenchweed

  nounvery low
  /ˌfrenʧˈwiːd/An informal term for the wildflower Gallant Soldier (Galinsoga parviflora), a small annual plant sometimes considered a garden weed.
• frenchwoman

  nounC1
  /ˈfrɛn(t)ʃˌwʊmən/A woman who is a native or inhabitant of France, or a woman of French descent.
• frenchy

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈfrɛn(t)ʃi/Characteristic of or resembling French style, culture, or mannerisms.

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