au fond

English

Etymology

From French au fond.

Adverb

au fond (not comparable)

  1. deep down, in the end

Synonyms

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

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