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fountain

[ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]

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noun

Source, fontaine

A natural source of water; a spring.

Examples :

"The hikers followed the path to the mountain fountain, hoping to find fresh water. "

Les randonneurs ont suivi le sentier jusqu'à la source de la montagne, espérant trouver de l'eau fraîche.

nature geology environment

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noun

Fontaine

An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.

Examples :

"The park had a beautiful fountain, with water spraying high into the air. "

Le parc avait une belle fontaine, avec de l'eau jaillissant haut dans les airs.

architecture art place

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noun

Fontaine

The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.

Examples :

"The school's fountain, with its intricate carvings, was a popular spot for students to gather during lunch. "

La fontaine de l'école, avec ses sculptures complexes, était un endroit populaire pour les élèves qui se réunissaient pendant le déjeuner.

architecture structure building

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noun

Fontaine

A reservoir from which liquid can be drawn.

Examples :

"The water fountain in the school cafeteria provides drinking water for the students. "

La fontaine à eau de la cafétéria de l'école fournit de l'eau potable aux élèves.

architecture utility

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noun

Source

A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).

Examples :

"The teacher was a fountain of knowledge, sharing interesting facts about history with her students. "

Le professeur était une source de savoir, partageant des faits intéressants sur l'histoire avec ses élèves.

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noun

Un rondel barré-ondé d'argent et d'azur

A roundel barry wavy argent and azure.

Examples :

"The stained-glass fountain in the school hall displayed a roundel barry wavy argent and azure. "

La fontaine en vitrail dans le hall de l'école présentait un rondel barré-ondé d'argent et d'azur.

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noun

Figure de jonglage de la fontaine

A juggling pattern typically done with an even number of props where each prop is caught by the same hand that throws it.

Examples :

"The magician practiced his fountain, catching each ball with the same hand he threw it. "

Le magicien a pratiqué sa figure de jonglage de la fontaine, attrapant chaque balle avec la même main qu'il l'a lancée.

entertainment sport action

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noun

Fontaine à soda

A soda fountain.

Examples :

"The school cafeteria had a brightly colored soda fountain, perfect for a quick cool drink after lunch. "

La cafétéria de l'école avait une fontaine à soda aux couleurs vives, idéale pour une boisson fraîche rapide après le déjeuner.

drink food entertainment

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noun

Boisson servie à la fontaine à soda

A drink poured from a soda fountain, or the cup it is poured into.

Examples :

"My dad bought a cherry cola fountain at the diner. "

Mon père a acheté une boisson à la cerise à la fontaine à soda au restaurant.

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verb

Jaillir, gicler

To flow or gush as if from a fountain.

Examples :

"Lava fountained from the volcano."

La lave jaillissait du volcan.