bases
The English phrase bases is translated into French as bases.
This can be seen in specific phrases such as Les bases militaires (military bases) or Les bases de données (databases).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is base, while bases is the plural form.
Did you know?
- In French, the word base is used in the slang expression à la base, which functions like the English 'originally' or 'basically' to describe a starting state of mind or situation.
- The term base in French can occasionally be used as an adjective to describe someone who is 'vile' or 'contemptible', though it is an archaic or literary usage.
- In a culinary context, if you are talking about the 'bases' of a sauce, French speakers will often use the word fond instead of base.
Examples in context
- Tu prétends à un échange inégal, sur des bases asymétriques.You claim an inequitable exchange on asymmetrical bases.This sentence shows how to describe an inequitable exchange occurring on asymmetrical bases.Tatoeba #6909659 by sacredceltic, translation #6910397 by Eccles17
- Les Britanniques disposaient de bases militaires le long de la rivière Hudson à New-York.The British had military bases along New York's Hudson River.This sentence uses bases to describe the military locations held by the British along the Hudson River.Tatoeba #2084072 by sacredceltic, translation #804095 by Source_VOA
- Les bases navales algériennes ont besoin d'être agrandies pour accueillir de plus gros navires.Algeria's naval bases need to be extended to accommodate larger warships.This sentence refers to the expansion of Algerian naval bases to accommodate larger ships.Tatoeba #11958334 by Amastan, translation #10138797 by Amastan
- Les fondements de ce projet sont solides.The bases/foundations of this project are solid.
- Les assises juridiques de cette décision sont claires.The legal bases for this decision are clear.
- Avant d'apprendre de nouvelles choses, il faut connaître les bases.Before learning new things, you need to know the bases/fundamentals.
- Les fondamentaux de ce jeu sont faciles à comprendre.The basics/fundamentals of this game are easy to understand.
- Les bases sont essentielles.The bases are essential.
- Les fondements sont solides.The foundations are solid.
- Il y a une base militaire près de la frontière.There is a military base near the border.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing the start of a new business project.
- EmmaNous devons établir des bases solides pour ce projet.We need to establish solid bases for this project.
- NathanJe suis d'accord, c'est essentiel pour réussir.I agree, it is essential for success.
- EmmaQuelles bases veux-tu privilégier pour commencer ?Which bases do you want to prioritize to start?
- NathanJe pense que la communication est la meilleure base.I think communication is the best base.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
