fund

• Somme d'argent économisée ou réservée pour un objectif précis, ou réserve de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose, or a supply of something.

1. B1formal

   A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

   fonds (somme d'argent)

   • The company set up a fund for employee training.
   • They raised a fund to support the local library.
   • The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

   Synonymescapitalendowmentkittynest eggpoolpursereservetrust

2. Financial resourceB1formal

   A pool of money, often managed by an organization, used for investments or specific projects.

   Fonds (ressource financière)

   • He invested in a mutual fund for retirement.
   • The charity manages a fund for educational scholarships.
   • The pension fund provides income for retired workers.

   Synonymescapitalendowmentfloatkittynest eggpoolpursereservetreasurytrust

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fournir de l'argent ou des ressources financières pour un projet, une activité ou une organisation.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing money or financial resources for a project, activity, or organization.

1. Provide money forB2formal

   To provide financial resources for a project, activity, or organization.

   financer

   • The government funded the research project.
   • They funded the startup with venture capital.
   • The charity is funded by private donations.

   Synonymesbackbankrollcapitalizeendowfinancesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antonymesdisinvestwithdraw

2. B2formal

   To pay for something, especially a large expense.

   Financer

   • She funded her education through scholarships.
   • The company funded the construction of a new factory.
   • They funded the expedition with a grant from the foundation.

   Synonymesbackbankrollcapitalizeendowfinancesubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antonymesdefault