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No. 6,239 in French

foundation

The base or underlying structure that supports something.

In a sentence

  • Les fondations de cette maison sont solides.

    The foundations of this house are solid.

    Structural basis for a building.

  • Elle a créé une fondation pour aider les enfants défavorisés.

    She founded a foundation to help underprivileged children.

    An organization established for a public purpose.

  • La confiance mutuelle est la fondation d'une relation saine.

    Mutual trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship.

    The underlying basis or principle of something.

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