fountain in French
fountain in French is fontaine, jet d'eau — fountain means a structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
fountain in French
fontaine
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
jet d'eau
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
fontaine
The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.
What does "fountain" mean?
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noun A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
"Tourists tossed coins into the fountain for good luck."
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noun A natural spring where water rises from the ground.
"The village well was fed by a fountain deep underground."
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noun A source or origin of something, such as knowledge or generosity.
"The library was a fountain of information for the young scholar."
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fountain in a sentence
- Tourists tossed coins into the fountain for good luck.
- The village well was fed by a fountain deep underground.
- The library was a fountain of information for the young scholar.
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What is "fountain" in French?
"fountain" in French is fontaine, jet d'eau. fountain means: A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
How do you use "fountain" in a sentence?
Example: "Tourists tossed coins into the fountain for good luck." In French, "fountain" is fontaine, jet d'eau.
Are there other ways to say "fountain" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fountain": fontaine, jet d'eau.
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