base
basis
The French word for 'basis' is 'base'. It is used in similar contexts as it is used in English, to denote the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process. For example, in a sentence, ‘La base de la cuisine française est la sauce’, which means, ‘The basis of French cuisine is the sauce’.
Example sentences using: base
La base de données est très grande.
The database is very large.
In this example, 'base de données' is a French phrase which means 'database' in English. In the information technology field, it means a collection of information that is organized in a manner that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.
Il faut connaître les bases avant de progresser.
You need to know the basics before progressing.
Here 'bases' refers to the basic principles or fundamentals in any subject. It suggests that one must have foundational knowledge before advancing in complexity.
La base de notre discussion est la communication.
The basis of our discussion is communication.
In this situation 'base' is used in the conceptual sense to denote the core, origin, or primary focus. This phrase emphasizes the central role of communication in the context of a discussion.