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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