dans le fond

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɑ̃ l(ə) fɔ̃/

• France (Lyon)

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Adverb

dans le fond

1. (literally) back there, in the back; in the background
2. (figuratively) when you look at it closely, all things considered; in effect, essentially, basically, fundamentally

   Near-synonym: au fond

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with sur le fond.