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• Шестая буква английского алфавита, согласная. Обозначает глухой губно-зубной щелевой звук /f/. Часто используется как символ неудовлетворительной оценки, музыкальной ноты, температуры по Фаренгейту, химического элемента фтор и шестой категории в классификациях.

The sixth letter of the English alphabet and the fourth consonant, representing the voiceless labiodental fricative sound /f/. As a grapheme, 'F' is produced by pressing the lower lip against the upper teeth and forcing air through without vocal cord vibration. It functions as a failing academic grade, a musical note, a designation for the sixth item in a series, the chemical symbol for fluorine, and an abbreviation for temperature in the Fahrenheit scale.

1. The sixth letter of the English alphabetA1formal

   The uppercase or lowercase character (F, f) that constitutes the sixth symbol in the Latin-based English alphabet, classified as a consonant. It represents a voiceless fricative sound produced by forcing air between the lower lip and upper teeth. The letter F is notable for the unusual pronunciation of its name, 'ef', which begins with a short vowel rather than the consonant it represents.

   Шестая буква английского алфавита

   • The word 'fish' begins with the letter F.
   • She pronounced the letter F by touching her teeth to her lower lip.
   • The spelling test included words starting with F and G.
   • He wrote a lowercase f that extended below the line.
   • In the NATO alphabet, F is represented by the word 'Foxtrot'.

2. A failing academic gradeB1formalamerican

   A letter symbol used in educational grading systems to denote failure, indicating that the student has not met the minimum requirements to receive credit for a course. An F typically corresponds to a numerical score below 60% and requires the student to repeat the course to earn credit. It represents insufficient understanding and inadequate completion of assigned work, and can seriously impact overall grade point averages and academic standing.

   Неудовлетворительная оценка, провал

   • He received an F on his final exam because he didn't study.
   • An F in a required course means she'll have to retake it next semester.
   • Getting an F on his report card led to losing his driving privileges.
   • The teacher warned that missing more classes would result in an automatic F.
   • She was devastated to see an F in chemistry after working so hard.

3. The musical note FB1formalart

   The fourth note in the diatonic scale of C major, positioned three whole steps and one half step above the tonic C. In fixed-do solfège it is called 'fa'. The key of F major, with one flat, is widely used in orchestral music, particularly for works featuring horns and woodwinds. The bass clef is sometimes referred to as the F clef because its symbol originated from the letter F marking the line for that note.

   Музыкальная нота фа

   • The French horn is naturally pitched in the key of F.
   • Brahms' Symphony No. 3 is in the key of F major.
   • The bass clef indicates that the fourth line represents the note F.
   • She played an F-sharp to create tension before resolving to the tonic.
   • The soprano reached a high F with remarkable clarity.

4. Degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature scaleA2formalamericanscientific

   The standard unit symbol representing degrees on the Fahrenheit temperature scale, where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure. Named after German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, it remains the primary temperature scale for everyday use in the United States and a few other territories, though most of the world uses Celsius.

   Градус Фаренгейта

   • The weather forecast predicts temperatures in the high 80s °F today.
   • Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
   • She set the oven to 350°F to bake the cookies.
   • Normal body temperature is approximately 98.6°F.
   • The heatwave brought temperatures exceeding 100°F for three consecutive days.

5. A euphemistic abbreviation for the expletive 'fuck'B1slang

   The letter F used as a minced oath or euphemistic abbreviation for the vulgar English expletive 'fuck' and its derivatives. This usage became massively popularized through internet culture, particularly with the 'Press F to Pay Respects' meme originating from a video game. It commonly appears in phrases like 'F-word', 'what the F', or simply 'F' as an expression of frustration, sympathy, or emphatic dismissal in digital communication.

   Эвфемистическое сокращение ругательства

   • He typed 'F' in the chat to express his condolences for the lost game.
   • She doesn't like it when people use the F-word around her children.
   • What the F is going on here?
   • The meme 'Press F to pay respects' became an internet phenomenon.
   • I can't believe I failed that exam. F my life.