French Conversation · Level 78
60 words
French word
fonds
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounfunds
Example
Nous avons besoin de fonds pour lancer le projet.
We need funds to launch the project.
More examples
Le gouvernement augmente les fonds publics pour la santé.
The government is increasing public funds for healthcare.
Core concept
A shared reservoir of money that supports an organization, activity, or project.
Common phrases
fonds publics
public funds
fonds d'investissement
investment fund
fonds d'urgence
emergency fund
Similar words
argent: Usable money in cash or bank accounts.
budget: A planned amount allocated for an activity or period.
Definition in French
Somme d'argent rassemblée ou réservée pour financer une activité, une organisation ou un projet.
Word origin
French fonds preserves an older sense linked to a material base or underlying holding, from Latin fundus, and came to denote resources available for a purpose.
Usage tips
- Fonds often refers to institutional or earmarked money, whereas ordinary personal money is more commonly called argent.