bedrock in French
bedrock in French is roche mère, soubassement — bedrock means the solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
bedrock in French
roche mère
(countable, uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
soubassement
(countable, uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
What does "bedrock" mean?
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noun The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
"The foundation had to be drilled straight into the bedrock."
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noun The fundamental principle or basis on which something is built.
"Trust is the bedrock of any good relationship."
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bedrock in a sentence
- The foundation had to be drilled straight into the bedrock.
- Trust is the bedrock of any good relationship.
- Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy.
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What is "bedrock" in French?
"bedrock" in French is roche mère, soubassement. bedrock means: The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
How do you use "bedrock" in a sentence?
Example: "The foundation had to be drilled straight into the bedrock." In French, "bedrock" is roche mère, soubassement.
Are there other ways to say "bedrock" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bedrock": roche mère, soubassement.
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