fonderiecommon nounSyllable DecompositionfonderieEtymologyexpandformed from the verb 'fondre' (to melt) and the suffix '-erie'.Definitions1. An establishment where metal extracted from a mine is melted and purified.expand2. The art of melting metals.expand3. An establishment where certain objects are made with molten metal.métallurgieexpandUne fonderie de canons. - Une fonderie de caractères.4. A place where wax is melted.flags.vieilliexpandPluralfonderiesTranslationsgerman:Gießereienglish:foundry