French Conversation · Level 49
75 words
French word
base
Pronunciation
IPA/baz/
Meaning
- feminine nounfoundation
Example
La base de la maison est en béton.
The foundation of the house is made of concrete.
More examples
Pour ce projet, il nous faut une base solide.
For this project, we need a solid foundation.
Core concept
A stable platform holds up something built above it, physically or conceptually.
Common phrases
base de données
database
base solide
solid foundation
base militaire
military base
Similar words
fond: The part at the very bottom of an object or space.
origine: The starting point or source of an event or thing.
Definition in French
élément fondamental qui sert de support ou de point d'appui pour quelque chose.
Word origin
French base developed from Latin basis, ultimately borrowed from Greek basis, whose meaning included a foundation and a supporting point.
Usage tips
- The expression à la base means 'originally' or 'at first' and does not necessarily refer to a physical foundation.