fond

UK
/fɒnd/
US
/fɑnd/
fondadjektiv
fonder
Komp.
fondest
Super.
Übersetzungen
He is a fond father who always spends time with his children.
Он любящий отец, который всегда проводит время со своими детьми.
She has fond memories of her childhood.
У неё нежные воспоминания о детстве.
Definitionen
Having an affection or liking for something or someone.
She is very fond of her little brother and always takes care of him.
Cherished with strong or unreasoning feeling.
He has fond memories of his childhood summers spent at the beach.
Foolishly optimistic or naive.
He had a fond belief that he could finish the project in just one day.
fondsubstantiv
fonds
Pl.
UK
/fɒnd/
US
/fɑnd/
Used in culinary contexts to refer to the browned bits stuck to a pan that form the base of sauces; also occurs in older usage meaning foundation.
Definitionen
The browned caramelized bits and drippings that stick to the bottom of a pan after cooking meat or vegetables, used as a flavour base for sauces.
After searing the steak, the chef deglazed the fond with red wine to create a rich sauce.
fondverb
fonded
Präteritum
fonded
Partizip Perfekt
fonding
Gerundium
Archaic verb meaning ‘to dote, be infatuated’. Rare but attested in historical English.
Definitionen
To be infatuated or dotingly affectionate; to dote (usually followed by on, upon, after, etc.). Archaic.
In the old tales he would fond upon his lady from dawn till dusk.
Synonyme
be enamored of
dote upon
dote on