Fontan (en. Fontan)

/fɔ̃.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A natural or artificial fountain often used for ornamentation.

The garden is enhanced by a lovely fontan in the center.

Le jardin est embelli par une jolie fontan au centre.

A small decorative jet of water.

The fontan in the park attracts many visitors.

La fontan dans le parc attire de nombreux visiteurs.

A place where water is found, like a spring.

During our hike, we discovered a refreshing fontan.

Lors de notre randonnée, nous avons découvert un fontan rafraîchissant.

From the Latin 'fontana', which means 'source or fountain'.

moonlit fontan

A fountain illuminated by the moon, creating a magical ambiance.

fontan au clair de lune

to jump into a fontan

To engage enthusiastically in a new activity or project.

se jeter dans un fontan

fountain

Structure designed to provide water, often decorative.

fontaine

water

Vital liquid that makes up rivers, oceans, and fountains.

eau

spring

Place from which water springs, often used to denote a fontan.

source

A little water, often used to refer to a small quantity.

I just took a fontan in my bottle.

J'ai juste pris un fontan dans ma bouteille.

Reference to a pleasant place where one relaxes.