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.
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.
Synonyms
set up
founder (as verb)
come upon
come across
stumble on