Old French

fondre

‘to melt’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old French fondre.

5 English words in this record descend from Old French fondre, most familiar first.

• found ← founden
• foundry ← fonderie ← fondre
• fondue ← fondre
• fondant ← fondre
• foundery ← fonderie ← fondre

Etymograph / Old French fondre