Fondant (en. Fondant)

[fɔ̃dɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of sweet preparation that is often used for cakes.

She covered the cake with pink fondant.

Elle a recouvert le gâteau de fondant rose.

The sensation of melting in the mouth, particularly in the context of pastry.

The chocolate was so melting that it quickly disappeared.

Le chocolat était si fondant qu'il a rapidement disparu.

Pastry products that have a creamy and smooth texture.

Melting chocolate candies are my favorites.

Les bonbons au chocolat fondant sont mes préférés.

From the verb 'fondre', which means 'to change from a solid state to a liquid state'.

to be melting

Said of a food that melts easily in the mouth.

être fondant

melting chocolate

Chocolate that has a creamy and melted texture.

chocolat fondant

melting cake

Cake whose center is runny and melting.

gâteau fondant

to melt

To change a substance from a solid state to a liquid state.

fondre

foundation

Establishment of something on a solid basis.

fondation

to found

To give a foundation to something.

fonder

Refers to a person who has a very sweet and kind behavior.

She is so melting when she talks to children.

Elle est tellement fondante quand elle parle aux enfants.

Qualifies something as particularly pleasant or delicious.

This dessert is really melting, a true delight!

Ce dessert est vraiment fondant, un vrai régal !