фон
Translation of фон
background
Russian word in Latin letters: fon
Meaning of фон
Задняя часть картинки или фото, позади главного.
the part of a picture behind the main subject

Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Фон or бэкграунд?
бэкграунд
бэкграунд = someone's past: education, experience
Don't mix them up. Behind people in a photo — фон; someone's education and experience — бэкграунд.
У неё хороший бэкграунд в маркетинге.
She has a good background in marketing.
Сфотографируй меня на фоне моря.
Take a photo of me with the sea in the background.
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There are mountains in the background of the photo.
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На фотографии на фоне видны горы.
Choose a white background for your picture.
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Выберите белый фон для картинки.
фон synonyms
What's the difference between фон and задний план
In photos and paintings: what is further away.
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фон belongs to the topic "Websites and Apps →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does фон mean?
the part of a picture behind the main subject
How do you pronounce фон?
фон is pronounced [ˈfon], in Latin letters “fon”.
How is фон used in a sentence?
There are mountains in the background of the photo. Translation: На фотографии на фоне видны горы.
Is фон part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?
Yes, фон (background) can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is фон part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, фон (background) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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