Fondateur (en. Founder)
/fɔ̃.datœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
One who founds, who creates, who establishes.
She is the founder of this organization.
Elle est la fondatrice de cette organisation.
Person who initiates a movement, a business.
The founder of the company was visionary.
Le fondateur de l'entreprise était visionnaire.
Historian who establishes the foundations of a doctrine.
The founder of this school of thought is recognized for his theories.
Le fondateur de cette école de pensée est reconnu pour ses théories.
Etymology
From the verb "fonder" with the suffix "-teur" which indicates one who performs the action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
founder of a company
One who has created a business.
fondateur d'une société
founder of a theory
Person who established the principles of a concept.
fondateur d'une théorie
to be the founder of something
To be the origin of an initiative or a work.
être le fondateur de quelque chose
Related Words
to found
To create, establish something.
fonder
foundation
Action of founding or institution that has been created.
fondation
deputy founder
Assistance in the action of founding something.
fondateur adjoint
Slang Meanings
Pioneer in a field.
He is the founder of the local hip-hop movement.
Il est le fondateur du mouvement hip-hop local.
Charismatic leader who motivates others.
She is perceived as the founder of our working group.
Elle est perçue comme la fondatrice de notre groupe de travail.