Fencing Glossary:

False (Fausse attaque)

an action that is intended to fail, but draw a predicted reaction from the opponent; also, the back edge of a sabre blade.

 

Feint (Feinte)

attacking into one line with the intention of switching to another line before the attack is completed.

 

Fencing Time (Temps d'escrime)

also temps d'escrime; the time required to complete a single, simple fencing action.

 

FIE

Federation Internationale d'Escrime, the world governing body of fencing.

 

Finta in tempo

lit. "feint in time"; a feint of counter-attack that draws a counter-time parry, which is decieved.

 

Flèche

lit. "arrow"; an attack in which the aggressor leaps off his leading foot, attempts to make the hit, and then passes the opponent at a run.

 

Flick (Coup lancé)

a cut-like action that lands with the point, often involving some whip of the foible of the blade to "throw" the point around a block or other obstruction.

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