basé sur
The English phrase 'based on' is translated into French as basé sur.
basé sur is used to say that something is developed from or uses a particular set of facts or ideas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle must agree in gender with the subject it describes, so use basée sur if the subject is feminine. The past participle must agree in number, so use basés sur if the subject is masculine plural. The past participle must agree in number, so use basées sur if the subject is feminine plural.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use basé sur in contexts where a native speaker might prefer fondé sur to express that something is 'founded on' or 'grounded in' a principle or theory.
Did you know?
- The phrase basé sur is actually a semantic loan from English, meaning French speakers adopted the English way of using the word 'base' to express this idea.
- When talking about a film 'based on' a book, French speakers might use adapté d' instead of basé sur to emphasize the transformation of the medium.
- In French, the word base can refer to a military installation, making basé sur potentially ambiguous if the context refers to a physical location.
Examples in context
- C'est basé sur des faits réels.It's based on real events.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe something being based on real events using basé sur.Tatoeba #9034929 by Aiji, translation #7590563 by AlanF_US
- C'est basé sur une histoire vraie.It's based on a true story.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe something being based on a true story using basé sur.Tatoeba #2217184 by sacredceltic, translation #2217150 by Hybrid
- Tout ne devrait pas être basé sur l'argent.Not everything should be based on money.This sentence is useful for showing how to express that something should not be based on money using basé sur.Tatoeba #4995233 by sacredceltic, translation #2734822 by Hybrid
- D'après les statistiques les plus récentes, le nombre d'étudiants poursuivant des études supérieures a augmenté.According to the most recent statistics, the number of students pursuing higher education has increased.
- Sur la base des données recueillies, nous pouvons conclure que cette mesure est nécessaire.Based on the data collected, we can conclude that this measure is necessary.
- D'après ce que j'ai entendu, le film était très bon.Based on what I've heard, the movie was very good.
- D'après les rumeurs, ce restaurant sert la meilleure pizza de la ville.Based on the rumors, this restaurant serves the best pizza in town.
- Au vu des conditions météorologiques, le match de football a été reporté.Based on the weather conditions, the football match has been postponed.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing a new movie at a café.
- NathanCe film est basé sur un livre célèbre.This movie is based on a famous book.
- ChloéAh bon ? Est-ce qu'il est bien ?Oh really? Is it good?
- NathanOui, l'histoire est vraiment intéressante.Yes, the story is really interesting.
- ChloéAlors, nous devrions le voir ensemble.Then, we should see it together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basé, sur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
