English–French

“melt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔ̃dʁ/

Example

La neige fond au printemps.

The snow melts in spring.

Illustration for fondre (melt)

How to say “melt” in French

“Melt” in French is fondre.

Heat removes a solid's shape and leaves it able to flow, either by itself or through an external action.

Full entry for fondre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fondre

Le chocolat fond dans la bouche.

The chocolate melts in the mouth.

Tips for using fondre

  • English melt covers both roles, whereas French often distinguishes La neige fond from Je fais fondre le beurre.

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