Fondre (en. Melt)

[fɔ̃dʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To transform a solid substance into a liquid through heat.

The chocolate melts quickly in a double boiler.

Le chocolat fond rapidement au bain-marie.

To blend completely with another element.

The flavors blend harmoniously in this dish.

Les goûts se fondent harmonieusement dans ce plat.

To lose rigidity or firmness.

Over time, the tensions between them have melted away.

Avec le temps, les tensions entre eux ont fondu.

From Latin 'fundere', which means 'to pour'.

to burst into tears

To weep profusely.

fondre en larmes

to pounce on someone

To throw oneself at someone eagerly.

fondre sur quelqu'un

to melt with desire

To be overwhelmed by feelings of desire.

fondre de désir

fusion

Process by which two elements combine into one.

fusion

liquefy

To make something liquid.

liquéfier

melt

To become liquid under the influence of heat.

melt

To be intensely in love.

He is really melting for her.

Il est vraiment en train de fondre pour elle.

To feel weak or fall under someone's spell.

Since he saw her, he has completely melted.

Depuis qu'il l'a vue, il a complètement fondu.