founded

UK
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
US
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
foundedpast participle
UK
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
US
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “found”.
Translations
The newly founded organization quickly gained popularity in the community.
La nouvelle organisation fondée a rapidement gagné en popularité dans la communauté.
fondéS’emploie surtout dans la tournure « fondé sur / dans / en ».
His argument was founded on questionable assumptions.
Son argument était fondé sur des hypothèses discutables.
Definitions
Established or set up on a firm or permanent basis.
The newly founded organization quickly gained popularity in the community.
Having a specified basis; grounded (usually followed by on, upon, or in).
His argument was founded on questionable assumptions.
foundnoun
Definitions
Board and lodging provided as part of wages or remuneration; maintenance.
The farmhand earned fifteen dollars a week and found.
foundpast participle
Definitions
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.
foundverb

founded

Past Simple

founded
Past Simple
founded
Past Participle
founding
ing-form
Base form meaning ‘to establish or originate’ (e.g., to found a company).
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.