La fondation
Example: La fondation du bâtiment doit être solide pour durer.
Definition
"La fondation" refers to the base or underlying support of a building, structure, or construction, designed to distribute weight evenly and provide stability to ensure durability and safety over time.
Etymology
The word "la fondation" comes from the French verb 'fonder,' meaning 'to found' or 'establish,' which itself derives from the Latin 'fundare,' meaning 'to lay a bottom or foundation.' Did you know that the root 'fund-' relates to the idea of a base or bottom, emphasizing the importance of strong beginnings?
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"La fondation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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