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    Fondations (en. Foundations)

    /fɔ̃da.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Constructive elements of a building, generally buried in the ground.
    The foundations of this house are very solid.
    Les fondations de cette maison sont très solides.
    Principles on which an idea or a theory rests.
    He questioned the foundations of his argument.
    Il a remis en question les fondations de son argument.
    Institutions created to support a cause or a project.
    She created foundations to help disadvantaged children.
    Elle a créé des fondations pour aider les enfants défavorisés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'foundationem', meaning 'establishment, creation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lay foundations
    To establish solid bases for something.
    poser des fondations
    foundations of a theory
    Fundamental principles on which a theory rests.
    fondations d'une théorie
    foundations of a project
    The initial and essential steps for a project.
    fondations d'un projet

    Related Words

    building
    Structure built to shelter people or activities.
    bâtiment
    structure
    Arrangement of elements that form a whole.
    structure
    support
    Help or support provided to something.
    soutien

    Slang Meanings

    Starting point
    This idea is the foundation of all future work.
    Cette idée est la fondation de tous les travaux futurs.
    Foundations of a friendship
    Trust is one of the foundations of a good friendship.
    La confiance est une des fondations d'une bonne amitié.