English Words Starting With F

• fault zone

  nounLow (B2-C1)
  /ˈfɔːlt ˌzəʊn/A region within the Earth's crust where a geological fault or a series of closely spaced, interconnected faults are located, creating an area of weakness where earthquakes are likely to occur.
• fault-finding

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈfɔːlt ˌfaɪndɪŋ/The act of looking for and pointing out minor mistakes or flaws, often in a way that is perceived as petty or overly critical.
• faultfinder

  nounC1
  /ˈfɔːltfaɪndə(r)/A person who habitually looks for and points out flaws, mistakes, or defects.
• faultfinding

  adjectivenounC1/C2
  /ˈfɒltˌfaɪn.dɪŋ/The act of habitually looking for and pointing out mistakes or flaws in others.
• faun

  nounLow
  /fɔːn/A mythological creature from Roman mythology, part man and part goat, associated with forests and rustic life.
• fauna

  nounC1
  /ˈfɔːnə/The animals characteristic of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
• fauntleroy suit

  nounLow
  /ˌfɔːntlərɔɪ ˈsjuːt/A style of formal boys' suit from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a short jacket (often velvet), a wide lace or ruffled collar, and knee-length trousers.
• faunula

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈfɔːnjʊlə/A localized or miniature faunal community; the animal life of a specific, small habitat.
• faunus

  nounC2/Extremely Rare
  /ˈfɔːnəs/A minor Roman deity of forests, plains, and fields, often depicted as part goat, part man; the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Pan.
• faure

  nounLow
  /ˈfɔːreɪ/A surname, most famously associated with the French composer Gabriel Fauré.
• faust

  nounLow
  /faʊst/A noun referring to a person who sacrifices spiritual values or ethical principles for worldly knowledge, power, or success; specifically derived from the character of Dr. Faustus in German legends and literature, who sold his soul to the devil.
• faustus

  nounC2
  /ˈfaʊstəs/A Latin adjective meaning "auspicious, lucky, fortunate" or "of Faustus."
• faut

  nounLow (in English); High (in French language contexts).
  /fəʊ/ (if interpreted as archaic 'fault'); /fɔːt/ (if interpreted as variant of 'fought'); /fo/ (French pronunciation).Third-person singular present of the verb 'falloir' meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'.
• fauteuil

  nounC1
  /ˈfəʊtɔɪ/A low, comfortable upholstered armchair.
• fauve

  adjectivenounLow
  /fəʊv/A member or style of a group of early 20th-century French artists known for their use of vivid, non-naturalistic colours.
• faux pas

  nounC1
  /ˌfəʊ ˈpɑː/A social blunder or breach of etiquette; an embarrassing mistake in a social context.
• faux-naif

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˌfəʊ nɑːˈiːf/Pretending to be naive, unsophisticated, or simple-minded.
• fauxbourdon

  nounVery Low (C2)
  /ˌfəʊ ˈbʊə.dɒ̃/A 15th century musical texture (style of composition) using parallel sixth chords, typically with the top line carrying the main melody.
• fava bean

  nounLow
  /ˈfɑːvə biːn/A large, flat, light green bean from the plant Vicia faba, eaten as food.
• fave

  adjectivenounHigh (informal contexts)
  /feɪv/A favorite; something or someone that is particularly liked or preferred.

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