Fondement (en. Foundation)

/fɔ̃dəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Basic element on which an idea, a theory or a structure rests.

The foundation of his theory is solid.

Le fondement de sa théorie est solide.

Part of a building that rests on the ground.

The foundations of this house are made of concrete.

Les fondements de cette maison sont en béton.

Philosophical or moral base.

The foundation of his ethics is based on truth.

Le fondement de son éthique repose sur la vérité.

From the Latin 'fundamentum', derived from 'fundare' which means to establish, to found.

without foundation

Which has no solid base, which is unfounded.

sans fondement

the foundation of a relationship

The essential principles that support a relationship.

le fondement d'une relation

moral foundation

The ethical values on which an action rests.

fondement moral

to found

To establish, create, set up.

fonder

foundation

Action of founding; the set of things that support or establish.

fondation

substantiated

Elements that support an idea or a structure.

substantié

Term used to refer to something fundamental in a quirky way.

In this debate, the foundation of his argument is a bit far-fetched.

Dans ce débat, le fondement de son argument est un peu tiré par les cheveux.

Used to talk about a situation without a solid base, often with humor.

This case really has no foundation; it's just hot air!

Cette affaire n'a vraiment aucun fondement, c'est du vent !