Word of the Day

au fond

[oh fawn]

adverb:

basically; in reality; fundamentally

Explanation

Au fond is a phrase for when you mean something at its core or in its deepest sense. It's the kind of expression used when peeling back surface impressions to reach what really matters. Borrowed from French, it literally translates to "at the bottom." Au fond, let's get down to the bottom of this and find out what you really mean.

Example: She knew, au fond, that leaving the city was the right choice for her future.

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