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base in French

base in French is abject, bas, ignoble — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.

base in French

abject
adj
bas
adj
ignoble
adj
indigne
adj
ignoble
adj
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
indigne
adj
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
base
noun
base
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
caserne
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
base
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
quartier général
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
base
noun
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
but
noun
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
coussin
noun
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
champagne
noun
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
baser
verb
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

What does "base" mean?

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
    "They built the statue on a solid stone base."
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
    "The soldiers returned to base after the exercise."
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
    "The film is based on a true story."
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
    "It was a base betrayal of his closest friend."

base in a sentence

  • They built the statue on a solid stone base.
  • Check the base of the lamp for the model number.
  • The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
  • The company set up its Asian base in Singapore.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "base" in French?

"base" in French is abject, bas, ignoble. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.

How do you use "base" in a sentence?

Example: "They built the statue on a solid stone base." In French, "base" is abject, bas, ignoble.

Are there other ways to say "base" in French?

Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "base": abject, bas, ignoble, indigne, base, caserne.

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