Fond (en. Bottom)

/fɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The surface or the lowest part.

The bottom of the sea is filled with treasures.

Le fond de la mer est rempli de trésors.

Origin of a feeling or intention.

There is a kernel of truth in what he says.

Il y a un fond de vérité dans ce qu'il dit.

From Latin 'fundus' meaning 'land, bottom, property'.

at heart

in reality, essentially.

au fond

thoroughly

completely, intensively.

à fond

seabed

the depths of the sea.

fonds marins

to found

Establishing or creating something on a solid base.

fonder

depth

Distance between the top and the bottom.

profondeur

Being too attached to something.

He is too deep in this group.

Il est trop fond de ce groupe.

Being at the bottom of something, involved.

She is deep in business.

Elle est fond dans les affaires.