a fond [aˈfɔ̃] adv. phr.
1.) Thoroughly, fully (O.E.D. 2nd Ed.).
Etymology: French, literally "to the bottom".
"I mean we are all agreed on one point, and that is that the Comte de la Roche knows one subject a fond: Women. How was it that, knowing women as he does, he did not foresee that Madame would have kept that letter?" (The Mystery of the Blue Train, Agatha Christie, 1928).
I realized it had been a while since I had a nice French word (or phrase) on here. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. It's working on my thesis, helping my housemates dig up our garden, and a barbecue on the docket for me. Thanks for reading!
14 comments:
Interesting choice. Seems like the kind of word I'll be using often :)
nice choice.
when you will show something from portuguese? :)
Enjoy your weekend a fond.
Interesting description!
I <3 French. Sounds way better than Dutch, not as harsh. I consider myself lucky for being forced to learn French at age 10.
Good luck with the thesis! Let's work hard! (yes, I'm writing too)
This is easy to use. And you, good luck and have fun!
In spanish we say "A Fondo". Which is used when you are going very fast too.
I like this word and understand it a fond! I will have to use it more often!
I also like this word and find it a fond useful. I'm not even sure if I used it correctly but, as they say, it is better to have tried and failed...
Anyway, enjoy your barbeque.
i enjoy reading this blog a fond.
I like Comte de la Roche's style.
Greetings from the Amish community of Lebanon,Pa. Richard from Amish Stories.
a fond..
whoa..I find this one difficult to use :(
A fond, a good thing to know.
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