Meaning 1culinary · 82%
A concentrated broth used as a flavorful base for sauces or soups.
Natural examples
Der Koch gießt Fond über das gebratene Gemüse.
The cook pours stock over the roasted vegetables.
Für die Soße brauchen wir einen dunklen Fond.
We need a dark stock for the sauce.
Der Fond köchelt eine Stunde lang.
The stock simmers for an hour.
Usage note
In cooking, Fond means stock and can have the plural Fonds for varieties or portions. Financial Fonds is a different word, usually pronounced with a long vowel.
Mini-lesson: Fond
A concentrated broth used as a flavorful base for sauces or soups. In cooking, Fond means stock and can have the plural Fonds for varieties or portions. Financial Fonds is a different word, usually pronounced with a long vowel.
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