Au fond
Example: Au fond, il sait que cette décision est la meilleure.
Definition
"Au fond" is a French expression meaning 'deep down' or 'at heart,' used to indicate the true feelings or underlying truth behind someone's thoughts or actions, as in the phrase 'Au fond, il sait que cette décision est la meilleure,' meaning 'Deep down, he knows this decision is the best.'
Translations
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Deep down -
En el fondo -
Eigenlijk -
En el fons -
Im Grunde
Etymology
The expression "Au fond" literally translates to 'at the bottom' or 'in the depth' in French. It comes from the word 'fond,' meaning the bottom or base of something. Over time, it evolved figuratively to express the inner truth or core feelings beneath the surface.
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