à fond /afˈɔ̃/ · adverb · CEFR B2. French translation of "thoroughly".

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Source term
thoroughly
Translation
à fond
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form à fond
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + à fond
Examples
Veuillez vous laver soigneusement les mains avant de préparer la nourriture.
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Example Sentences

Veuillez vous laver soigneusement les mains avant de préparer la nourriture.

English: Please wash your hands thoroughly before preparing the food.

B2 · Expressing Completeness

Elle a pleinement profité des vacances et ne voulait pas revenir.

English: She enjoyed the holiday thoroughly and didn't want to come back.

B2 · Expressing Completeness

La chambre a été nettoyée soigneusement avant l'arrivée des nouveaux invités.

English: The room was cleaned thoroughly before the new guests arrived.

B2 · Expressing Completeness

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