fond
gb/fˈɑnd/ us/fˈɑnd/
A2
English
~ 1700
szeret, szeretetteljes, gyengéd, kedves, hiú, naiv, pörzsanyag
A2
1
szeret
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is fond of [someone/something]
She’s very fond of her grandmother.
Nagyon szereti a nagymamáját.
I’ve grown quite fond of this little town.
Idővel egészen megszerettem ezt a kisvárost.
He’s fond of classical music and often attends concerts.
They became fond of each other during the trip.
My cat is especially fond of sleeping in the sun.
Learner examples
I am fond of my dog.
Szeretem a kutyámat.
She is fond of chocolate.
Szereti a csokoládét.
He is fond of his teacher.
We are fond of this park.
They are fond of playing games.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fond' with 'fun'. 'Fond' describes liking something, not enjoyment itself.
Meaning
Having a strong liking
Collocations
fond of
|very fond
|quite fond
|grow fond
|become fond
Synonyms
affectionate (Implies warmth and tenderness, often toward people or animals.)
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attached (Suggests an emotional connection, often developed over time.)
Antonyms
dislike (Indicates the opposite feeling of not liking someone or something.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Liking someone or something a lot.
Feeling or showing affection or preference for someone or something.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a fond [look/memory/gesture]
She gave him a fond smile before leaving.
Távozás előtt szeretetteljesen rámosolygott.
He spoke with a fond tone about his childhood.
Szeretetteljes hangon beszélt a gyermekkoráról.
I have many fond memories of our holidays together.
They exchanged a fond embrace at the station.
Learner examples
She gave him a fond hug.
Gyengéden megölelte.
I have a fond memory of my first day at school.
Kedves emlékként őrzöm az első iskolai napomat.
He gave me a fond smile.
We said a fond goodbye.
Meaning
Showing gentle affection
Collocations
fond memory
|fond look
|fond farewell
|fond embrace
Synonyms
loving (Emphasizes strong feelings of love or affection.)
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tender (Highlights gentleness and warmth in feelings or actions.)
Antonyms
cold (Describes a lack of warmth or affection.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing gentle love or care for someone.
Displaying tenderness or loving care toward someone.
B2
LITERARY
3
Usage pattern:
fond hope/belief/dream that [clause]
It was his fond hope that she would return someday.
Abban a hiú reményben élt, hogy a nő egyszer majd visszatér.
Many had the fond belief that the war would be over by Christmas.
Sokan abban a naiv hitben éltek, hogy a háború karácsonyra véget ér.
She clung to the fond dream of becoming a famous singer.
Learner examples
He has a fond hope to win the game.
Hiú reményt táplál, hogy megnyeri a játékot.
It is a fond dream to be rich one day.
Hiú ábránd egyszer meggazdagodni.
She has the fond belief that he will come back.
Meaning
Foolishly naive or optimistic
Collocations
fond hope
|fond belief
|fond dream
Synonyms
unrealistic (Implies impractical expectations not based in reality.)
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naive (Suggests innocence and lack of worldly understanding.)
Antonyms
pragmatic (Focuses on practical and realistic thinking.)
Themes
emotions
|thoughts
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Believing something will happen even if it is not likely.
Having unrealistic, overly hopeful, or naive expectations.
NOUN
B2
4
pörzsanyag
C1
Deglaze the pan to lift the fond and add flavor to the sauce.
Öntsd fel a serpenyőt, hogy feloldódjon a pörzsanyag, és ízesebbé tegye a mártást.
The chef used the fond to create a rich gravy.
A séf a pörzsanyagot használta fel egy gazdag ízű mártáshoz.
Don’t throw away the fond—it’s full of taste.
Learner examples
The cook used the fond to make sauce.
A szakács a pörzsanyagot használta a mártás elkészítéséhez.
I put water in the pan to get the fond.
Vizet öntöttem a serpenyőbe, hogy feloldjam a pörzsanyagot.
The fond makes the food taste better.
Meaning
Browned bits in a pan after cooking meat
Collocations
scrape the fond
|deglaze the fond
Synonyms
pan drippings (General cooking term for liquid and solids left after roasting or frying meat.)
Themes
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Small pieces and juice left in a pan after cooking meat, often used to make sauce.
The browned, flavorful bits left at the bottom of a pan after cooking meat, used to make sauces.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fond
IPA
GB/fˈɑnd/
US/fˈɑnd/
Syllables & stress
fond (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fond)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fond
- Comparative: fonder
- Superlative: fondest
Word family
Expressions
fond hope
1/fˈɑnd hˈoʊp/
fixed phrase
literary
Unrealistic optimistic expectation
A hope that is not realistic or likely to happen.
Examples
- It was their fond hope that peace would come quickly.
- He lived with the fond hope that she would return.
fond memories
1/fˈɑnd mˈɛmɚiz/
fixed phrase
Pleasant memories from the past
Happy memories from earlier times.
Examples
- She has fond memories of her childhood home.
- We shared many fond memories during the reunion.
fond of
1/fˈɑnd əv/
fixed phrase
Liking someone or something a lot
To like someone or something very much.
Examples
- He’s very fond of his younger sister.
- I’m quite fond of Italian food.