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cornerstone

UK
/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/
US
/ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn/

Translations

cornerstonenoun
cornerstones
pl
UK
/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/
US
/ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn/
pierre d'angleSens propre, en architecture.
The cornerstone of the new library was laid with a special ceremony.
La pierre d'angle de la nouvelle bibliothèque a été posée lors d'une cérémonie spéciale.
pierre angulaireSens figuré, très courant.
Trust is the cornerstone of a successful relationship.
La confiance est la pierre angulaire d'une relation réussie.
Synonyms
basis
cornerstone
support
mainstay
linchpin
bedrock
keystone
foundation
cornerstoneadjective
more cornerstone
Comp.
most cornerstone
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔː.nə.stəʊn/
US
/ˈkɔr.nɚ.stoʊn/
Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the noun is fundamental or essential.
fondamentalEmployé au sens figuré pour marquer ce qui constitue une base essentielle.
Affordable housing is a cornerstone initiative of the new administration.
Le logement abordable est une initiative fondamentale de la nouvelle administration.
Additional translations
essentielVariante possible selon le contexte.

Definitions

cornerstonenoun
A stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, joining two walls.
The cornerstone of the new library was laid with a special ceremony.
An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.
Trust is the cornerstone of a successful relationship.
cornerstoneadjective
Serving as an essential foundation; fundamental; key.
Affordable housing is a cornerstone initiative of the new administration.
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