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fondue

FOND-yoo

Fondue (noun) means a dish of melted cheese or chocolate, kept warm in a pot, into which pieces of food are dipped. Example: “We shared a cheese fondue with crusty bread and pickles.”

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A dish of melted cheese or chocolate, kept warm in a pot, into which pieces of food are dipped.
"We shared a cheese fondue with crusty bread and pickles."
"Chocolate fondue is a popular dessert for sharing."

How to use fondue

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shared meal of melted cheese or chocolate for dipping food into.

Common pairings
cheese fondue chocolate fondue fondue pot

Word forms

fondued past tense, fondues plural, fondues singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from French fondue, "melted," from the verb fondre, "to melt."

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fondue” mean?

The word “fondue” means a dish of melted cheese or chocolate, kept warm in a pot, into which pieces of food are dipped. In plain terms, a shared meal of melted cheese or chocolate for dipping food into.

How do you pronounce “fondue”?

“Fondue” is pronounced FOND-yoo (/fɑnˈdu/ in IPA).

How do you use “fondue” in a sentence?

Here is “fondue” used in a sentence: “We shared a cheese fondue with crusty bread and pickles.”

What part of speech is “fondue”?

“Fondue” is a noun.

Where does the word “fondue” come from?

The word “fondue” comes from French. Borrowed from French fondue, "melted," from the verb fondre, "to melt.".

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