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    Fondation (en. Foundation)

    /fɔ̃.da.ʃjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of founding or creating something.
    The foundation of this school took place in 1990.
    La fondation de cette école a eu lieu en 1990.
    Institution created for a specific purpose, often charitable.
    The foundation supports medical research projects.
    La fondation soutient des projets de recherche médicale.
    Base on which a construction rests.
    The foundation of the house is made of concrete.
    La fondation de la maison est en béton.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fundatio', which means 'the act of founding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foundation of the State
    Creation and establishment of a government or regime.
    fondation de l'État
    foundation of human rights
    Establishment of principles regarding the rights and freedoms of individuals.
    fondation des droits de l'homme
    solid foundation
    Solid base on which a project or enterprise can be built.
    fondation solide

    Related Words

    founder
    Person who establishes or creates something.
    fondateur
    funding
    Act of providing funds to a project or organization.
    financement
    charitable foundation
    Non-profit organization dedicated to a social cause.
    fondation caritative

    Slang Meanings

    The place where serious conversations happen.
    This café is my foundation for discussing my projects.
    Ce café est ma fondation pour discuter de mes projets.
    Base of something, often used to express an idea of solidity.
    This idea is the foundation of all our work.
    Cette idée est la fondation de tout notre travail.