La ligne de base
Example: Nous devons établir la ligne de base avant de commencer l'étude.
Definition
"La ligne de base" refers to a starting point or initial set of data used as a reference for comparison in studies, measurements, or assessments. It establishes the standard conditions before any changes or interventions occur.
Etymology
The phrase "la ligne de base" comes from French, where "ligne" means line and "base" means base or foundation. It literally translates to "baseline," a term commonly used in various fields such as science and sports to indicate a fundamental reference line or starting point.
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"La ligne de base" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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