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How do you say "melt" in French?
fondre
In French, "melt" is fondre.
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Pronunciation
Say fohndr, one quick syllable where the ondr blends together almost like the English word fond said with a nasal twist.
Grammar notes
fondre is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La glace commença à fondre au soleil.
The ice began to melt in the sun.
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How to remember fondre
A fondue pot melts cheese, and fondre gives us that exact same fond root.
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Questions about fondre
How do you pronounce fondre?
Say fohndr, one quick syllable where the ondr blends together almost like the English word fond said with a nasal twist.
Is fondre formal or casual?
fondre is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is fondre used in French?
fondre is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: La glace commença à fondre au soleil. (The ice began to melt in the sun.).
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