Question 1

What is the etymology of thr French word "fond"?

Accepted Answer

Like 'fonds', from the Latin 'fundus' ('bottom, base, land, property, domain, which confirms, authorizes, guarantees'). The 's' in 'fonds' is the mark of the nominative case in Old French, which remained in the word like in 'fils'. The distinction that has been tried to establish between 'fond' and 'fonds' using this accidental 's' is completely ignored by slightly older authors.

Question 2

What is the plural of the French word "fond"?

Accepted Answer

fonds

Question 3

What does the French word "fond" mean?

Accepted Answer

The lowest, innermost part of a hollow thing.
Layer of earth, sand, rocks or mud that is covered by the water of the sea, a lake, or a river at a given location.
Depth of the water at a given location. See shallow and deep
Land considered in terms of its firmness, quality, or composition.
The most distant part from the entrance, the most withdrawn part of a place, a country.
What forms the side of something opposite the entrance, the opening.
Behind or foundation.
The first or lowest weaving on which a design, painting, or other new work is made.
The most distant plane of a landscape or the representation of the setting in a historical painting, etc.
The backdrop that forms the back of a stage.
Essential as opposed to incidental.
What forms the substance of a legal case, as opposed to what is merely form or exception.
In writing, the aspect related to ideas, as opposed to form.
What is most innermost, most intimate, most hidden, most secret in the heart, in the soul, etc.
Endurance, the ability to withstand an ordeal over time. See middle distance and cross-country skiing
Broth or juice, fatty or lean, intended for moistening sauces.

Question 4

How do you translate "fond" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

fondo

Question 5

How do you translate "fond" into italian?

Accepted Answer

fondo

Question 6

What is the translation of "fond" into german?

Accepted Answer

Tiefe

Question 7

How do you say "fond" in russian?

Accepted Answer

дно

Question 8

How to translate "fond" into english?

Accepted Answer

depth

fond

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