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    Fonde (en. Based)

    /fɔ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To change from a solid state to a liquid state by heat.
    When ice melts, it becomes water.
    Lorsque la glace fond, elle devient eau.
    To establish or create something on solid foundations.
    He founded an innovative company.
    Il a fondé une entreprise innovante.
    To dissolve or slowly disappear.
    The differences between them eventually melted away over time.
    Les différences entre eux ont fini par fondre avec le temps.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fundere', meaning 'to pour, to flow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to build hopes
    To place expectations on something.
    fonder des espoirs
    to burst into tears
    To suddenly start crying.
    fondre en larmes
    to blend into the crowd
    To become indistinguishable among others.
    se fondre dans la masse
    to pounce on someone
    To attack someone forcefully.
    fondre sur quelqu'un

    Related Words

    foundation
    Establishment of an institution or structure.
    fondation
    foundry
    Place where metals are melted.
    fonderie
    fondreau
    Action of melting something specific.
    fondreau

    Slang Meanings

    To be under pressure or stressed.
    He is completely melted with all these deadlines.
    Il est complètement fondu avec tous ces délais.
    To lose self-control.
    She melted during the argument.
    Elle a fondu lors de la dispute.