fond in French
fond in French is tenir à, épris — fond means having a liking or affection for someone or something.
fond in French
tenir à
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
épris
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
What does "fond" mean?
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adj Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
"I am very fond of my neighbour's cheerful old dog."
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adj Doting or indulgent, especially toward someone loved.
"The fond father let his daughter stay up past her bedtime again."
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verb To feel a tender or foolish affection for someone (dated).
"He fonded over the puppy for hours."
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fond in a sentence
- I am very fond of my neighbour's cheerful old dog.
- She has always been fond of old black-and-white films.
- The fond father let his daughter stay up past her bedtime again.
- With a fond look, the old man watched his grandchildren play.
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What is "fond" in French?
"fond" in French is tenir à, épris. fond means: Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
How do you use "fond" in a sentence?
Example: "I am very fond of my neighbour's cheerful old dog." In French, "fond" is tenir à, épris.
Are there other ways to say "fond" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fond": tenir à, épris.
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