fondre
French → English
(physics) To melt: to change from a solid state to a liquid state through heat or dissolution.
La neige commence à fondre dès que le soleil apparaît.
(English) The snow starts to melt as soon as the sun appears.
Il faut faire fondre le beurre dans une casserole à feu doux.
(English) The butter needs to be melted in a saucepan over low heat.
(merging) To blend: to combine two or more distinct things so they form a single, harmonious whole.
L'architecte a réussi à fondre le nouveau bâtiment dans le paysage.
(English) The architect managed to blend the new building into the landscape.
Les deux entreprises ont décidé de fondre leurs services marketing.
(English) The two companies decided to merge their marketing departments.
(emotion) To melt: to be deeply moved or softened by a tender emotion or affection.
Le sourire de son bébé le fait littéralement fondre de bonheur.
(English) His baby's smile literally makes him melt with happiness.
Elle a fondu en larmes en apprenant la bonne nouvelle.
(English) She burst into tears (melted into tears) upon hearing the good news.
Entry ID: fr:en:fondre · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary