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foundation

UK
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

Translations

foundationnoun
foundations
pl
UK
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
fondationPartie inférieure d’un bâtiment; aussi au sens de création ou d’établissement.
The foundation of the house was made of reinforced concrete to ensure stability.
La fondation de la maison était en béton armé pour assurer sa stabilité.
fondementBase abstraite, principe ou soutien intellectuel.
The theory has a solid foundation in scientific research.
La théorie a un solide fondement dans la recherche scientifique.
fondationOrganisation créée pour soutenir financièrement une cause ou un projet.
The foundation awarded scholarships to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
La fondation a attribué des bourses à des étudiants issus de milieux défavorisés.
fond de teintCosmétique.
She applied foundation to her face before adding other makeup.
Elle a appliqué du fond de teint sur son visage avant de se maquiller davantage.
fondationAction ou processus de création d’une institution, d’une œuvre ou d’une organisation.
The foundation of the charity took place in 1985.
La fondation de l’association a eu lieu en 1985.
Additional translations
baseSens abstrait, plus courant dans certains contextes.
Synonyms
base
basis
groundwork
establishment
infrastructure
support
cornerstone
bedrock
fundament
substructure
foundationadjective
UK
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something forming or relating to a base or underlying level (e.g., “foundation courses”, “foundation stone”).
de baseSens général; employé pour ce qui sert de base ou de niveau introductif.
Students must complete the foundation year before advancing to specialized study.
Les étudiants doivent terminer l’année de base avant de passer à des études spécialisées.
Additional translations
préparatoireSurtout dans le contexte universitaire ou scolaire.
Synonyms
foundational
fundamental
basic
underlying
primary
elementary
essential
rudimentary
primal
radical

Definitions

foundationnoun
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
The foundation of the house was made of reinforced concrete to ensure stability.
An underlying basis or principle for something.
The theory has a solid foundation in scientific research.
An organization established to provide financial support for a particular purpose.
The foundation awarded scholarships to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
A cosmetic product applied to the face to create an even, uniform complexion.
She applied foundation to her face before adding other makeup.
The act or process of establishing or founding something.
The foundation of the charity took place in 1985.
foundationadjective
Forming or relating to the base, groundwork, or introductory level of something.
Students must complete the foundation year before advancing to specialized study.
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