melt in French
melt in French is fondre, faire fondre, se dissoudre — melt means to turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.
melt in French
fondre
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
faire fondre
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
se dissoudre
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
fondre
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
se dissoudre
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
What does "melt" mean?
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verb To turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.
"The snowman began to melt as soon as the sun came out."
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verb To soften emotionally, or to make someone feel tender or moved.
"The old man's anger melted away when his granddaughter hugged him."
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noun A sandwich or dish topped with melted cheese.
"The cafe's ham and cheese melt comes with a side of salad."
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melt in a sentence
- The snowman began to melt as soon as the sun came out.
- The ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat.
- The old man's anger melted away when his granddaughter hugged him.
- Her heart melted when she saw the puppy.
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What is "melt" in French?
"melt" in French is fondre, faire fondre, se dissoudre. melt means: To turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.
How do you use "melt" in a sentence?
Example: "The snowman began to melt as soon as the sun came out." In French, "melt" is fondre, faire fondre, se dissoudre.
Are there other ways to say "melt" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "melt": fondre, faire fondre, se dissoudre.
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