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cornerstone in French

cornerstone in French is pierre angulaire, pierre d'angle, première pierre — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

cornerstone in French

pierre angulaire
noun
pierre d'angle
noun
pierre angulaire
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
première pierre
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

What does "cornerstone" mean?

  1. noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
    "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925."
  2. noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
    "Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage."

cornerstone in a sentence

  • The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925.
  • Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cornerstone" in French?

"cornerstone" in French is pierre angulaire, pierre d'angle, première pierre. cornerstone means: A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

How do you use "cornerstone" in a sentence?

Example: "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925." In French, "cornerstone" is pierre angulaire, pierre d'angle, première pierre.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "cornerstone": pierre angulaire, pierre d'angle, première pierre.

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