sur le fond

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /syʁ lə fɔ̃/

Adverb

sur le fond

1. in substance, at bottom; contentwise (in terms of content; factually speaking)

   Coordinate term: sur la forme

2. (law) to the facts

   Coordinate term: sur la forme

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with au fond or dans le fond.