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 ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat."
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verb To soften emotionally, or to make someone feel tender or moved.
"Her heart melted when she saw the puppy."
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noun A sandwich or dish topped with melted cheese.
"I ordered a tuna melt for lunch."
melt in a sentence
- The ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat.
- Melt the butter in a pan before adding the onions.
- Her heart melted when she saw the puppy.
- His stern expression melted into a smile.
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Frequently asked questions
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 ice cream melted quickly in the summer heat." 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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