au fond

English

Etymology

French

Adverb

au fond (not comparable)

1. deep down, in the end

Synonyms

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French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /o fɔ̃/

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Adverb

au fond

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at the back,‎ in the depths.
2. (figuratively) deep down, in the end
3. (figuratively) deep down, at bottom, at heart

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with à fond, dans le fond or sur le fond.

See also

• au fond du trou