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    Fondait (en. Melted)

    /fɔ̃dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To turn liquid under the effect of heat.
    The butter was melting in the pan.
    Le beurre fondait dans la poêle.
    To dissolve or gradually disappear.
    Memories of his childhood faded away over time.
    Les souvenirs de son enfance fondaient avec le temps.
    To base something on in order to create or establish.
    He based his hopes on an imminent change.
    Il fondait ses espoirs sur un changement imminent.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fondre', from Latin 'fundere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To burst out laughing
    To cry from laughter.
    À fondre de rire
    To melt into tears
    To start crying intensely.
    Fondre en larmes
    Hearts melt
    Expresses a strong emotion of tenderness.
    Les cœurs fondent

    Related Words

    melt
    To turn liquid by heat.
    fondre
    melt
    English synonym for melt.
    melt
    liquefy
    To make liquid.
    liquéfier

    Slang Meanings

    To dissolve in a situation.
    He melts into the crowd, becoming discreet.
    Il fond dans la foule, il se fait discret.
    To be very moved or touched.
    She melted into tears while watching the movie.
    Elle a fondu en larmes en regardant le film.