Also means
background (visual arts)
Usage Note
Fonds is always written with a final -s (even in the singular) and must not be confused with fond (bottom, depth) or fonte (cast iron). Fonds de commerce is a business as a going concern; fonds propres means shareholders' equity. In painting, le fond (no -s) is the background, but in 'funds/capital' the -s is obligatory.
Examples
"Les fonds manquent pour ce projet."
Natural Translation
Funds are lacking for this project.
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