French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
fonte
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔ̃t/
Meaning
- feminine nouncast iron
Example
J'ai acheté une poêle en fonte.
I bought a cast-iron frying pan.
More examples
Une poêle en fonte demande un entretien régulier.
A cast-iron skillet requires regular maintenance.
Core concept
Molten iron poured into a mold and cooled into a heavy, heat-retaining material.
Common phrases
poêle en fonte
cast-iron skillet
casserole en fonte
cast-iron saucepan
Similar words
fer: A strong, heavy, silver-gray metal in its elemental form.
acier: A strong, rust-resistant metal used for knives, cookware, and other products.
aluminium: A light, easy-to-handle metal that conducts heat quickly.
Definition in French
Matériau obtenu en faisant fondre du fer puis en le coulant dans un moule; dur, lourd et employé pour ustensiles de cuisine et pièces moulées.
Word origin
Fonte comes from French fondre, from Latin fundere, meaning 'to pour', and names iron formed by melting and casting.
Usage tips
- The noun is feminine, so cookware is described as une poêle en fonte, with en marking the material.