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Fontaine
Fontaine (name) means a French surname meaning "fountain" or "spring.". Example: “The fabulist La Fontaine is remembered for his verse fables.”
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A French surname meaning "fountain" or "spring."
"The fabulist La Fontaine is remembered for his verse fables."
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Fontaine, and a doublet of Fontana.
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What does “Fontaine” mean?
The word “Fontaine” means a French surname meaning "fountain" or "spring.".
How do you use “Fontaine” in a sentence?
Here is “Fontaine” used in a sentence: “The fabulist La Fontaine is remembered for his verse fables.”
What part of speech is “Fontaine”?
“Fontaine” is a name.
Is “Fontaine” a common word?
“Fontaine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
