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foundverb
founded
Past Simple
founded
Past Participle
founding
Gerund
Base form meaning ‘to establish or originate’ (e.g., to found a company).
She plans to found a charity to support local artists.
Elle prévoit de fonder une association caritative pour soutenir les artistes locaux.
fonderAu sens de baser, appuyer sur un principe, une preuve ou un fondement.
They found their conclusions on extensive research.
Ils fondent leurs conclusions sur des recherches approfondies.
Synonyms
establish
set up
create
launch
institute
originate
initiate
organize
constitute
founder (as verb)
start
open
form
build
commission
discover
find
locate
detect
unearth
identify
spot
come upon
come across
stumble on
pinpoint
foundnoun
Additional translations
nourri-logéSens vieilli ou rare : nourriture et logement fournis en plus du salaire.
foundpast participle
UK
/faʊnd/
US
/faʊnd/
Used attributively as the past participle of 'find' with the meaning ‘discovered’ or ‘recovered’.
The found treasure was more valuable than anyone had imagined.
Le trésor trouvé était plus précieux que quiconque ne l’avait imaginé.
Additional translations
retrouvéQuand il s’agit d’un objet ou d’une personne perdue puis retrouvée.
Synonyms
discovered
located
uncovered
identified
detected
revealed
unearthed
spotted
ascertained
established
known
determined
findverb

found

Past Simple

found
Past Simple
found
Past Participle
finding
Gerund
UK
/faɪnd/
US
/faɪnd/
découvrirSe dit surtout d’une découverte fortuite ou inattendue.
She found a rare coin while cleaning the attic.
Elle a découvert une pièce rare en nettoyant le grenier.
He found the information he needed in the library.
Il a trouvé les informations dont il avait besoin à la bibliothèque.
retrouverS’emploie pour retrouver quelque chose de perdu.
I finally found my keys after searching for an hour.
J'ai finalement retrouvé mes clés après une heure de recherche.
constaterEmploi soutenu ou formel pour établir un fait ou constater une vérité.
The investigators found that the plan was flawed.
Les enquêteurs ont constaté que le plan était défaillant.
The company found the resources to complete the project.
L'entreprise a fourni les ressources nécessaires pour mener à bien le projet.
trouverS’emploie aussi au sens de juger ou considérer quelque chose d’une certaine manière.
She finds the new schedule quite convenient.
Elle trouve le nouvel horaire très pratique.
Synonyms
discover
locate
unearth
detect
identify
uncover
reveal
spot
ascertain
come across
Antonyms
lose

Definitions

foundverb
To establish or originate (an institution, organisation, city, etc.); set up on a permanent basis.
She plans to found a charity to support local artists.
To base or ground (something) upon something else.
They found their conclusions on extensive research.
foundnoun
Board and lodging provided as part of wages or remuneration; maintenance.
The farmhand earned fifteen dollars a week and found.
foundpast participle
Having been discovered or located.
The found treasure was more valuable than anyone had imagined.
Having been retrieved or recovered after being lost.
The found keys were a relief to the forgetful owner.
findverb
To discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly.
She found a rare coin while cleaning the attic.
To come upon by searching or effort.
He found the information he needed in the library.
To recover something lost.
I finally found my keys after searching for an hour.
To establish or ascertain the truth or validity of something.
The jury found the defendant guilty.
To provide or furnish with what is needed.
The company found the resources to complete the project.
To consider, perceive, or regard someone or something in a specified way.
She finds the new schedule quite convenient.
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