Fond

n.m., ground, end, bottom; foundation, basis; main point, e ential part, gist; underground (min.). Velours a — d'or, velvet with a gold ground. Haut- —, shallow water. Bas- —, deep water. A — de cale, in the bottom of the hold (naut.); {fig.) at the end of one's resources. A —, thoroughly perfectly, fully. De — en comble, from top to bottom. A — de train, at full speed. Couler k —, to sink, run down (naut.). Donner —, to cast anchor.