base

• Qualifie ce qui est de faible valeur, qualité ou moralité, ou ce qui sert de fondement ou de point de départ.

Describes something that is low in value, quality, or moral character; also used to refer to a foundation or starting point.

1. Morally low or dishonorableC1formal

   Lacking moral principles; contemptible or cowardly.

   moralement bas, vil

   • His base motives were revealed during the trial.
   • She was shocked by his base behavior towards his colleagues.
   • The politician's base lies were exposed by the media.

   Synonymescontemptibledebaseddegradeddespicabledishonorableignoblelowmeansordidvile

   Antonymesdignifiedexaltedhonorableloftymoralnobleprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Of low value or qualityC1formal

   Inferior in quality or value; not precious.

   de basse qualité, vil

   • The coin was made of base metal, not silver.
   • They used base materials for the construction, leading to rapid decay.
   • Base metals like copper and zinc are widely used in industry.

   Synonymescontemptibledebasedignobleinferiorlowmeanpoorshabbyvileworthless

   Antonymesadmirableelevatedexaltedhonorableloftynoblesuperiorworthy

• Nom désignant ce qui sert de fondement, de point de départ ou de composant principal sur lequel quelque chose se construit, repose ou dont cela dépend.

A noun referring to a foundation, starting point, or main component upon which something is built, supported, or depends.

1. Bottom supportA2formal

   The bottom part of an object that supports it and keeps it stable.

   Base (support inférieur)

   • The lamp has a heavy metal base to prevent it from tipping over.
   • The statue stands on a marble base.
   • The base of the mountain is covered in dense forest.

   Synonymesbottomfootfoundationpedestalplinthstandsupport

2. Main locationB1formal

   A place used as a center of operations or headquarters.

   Base (lieu principal)

   • The company has its base in New York.
   • The military established a base near the border.
   • The research team set up a base camp at the foot of the glacier.

   Synonymescampcenterheadquartershome basehubpoststation

   Antonymesoutpostsatellite

3. Foundation or starting pointB1formal

   The fundamental part or underlying principle of something.

   Base (fondement)

   • Trust is the base of any strong relationship.
   • The theory provides a solid base for further research.
   • A good education forms the base for a successful career.

   Synonymesbasisbedrockcorefootingfoundationgroundworkrootsubstructuresupport

   Antonymescrownpeaksummitsuperstructuretop

4. ChemistryB2formalscientific

   A substance that can accept hydrogen ions or donate electrons, typically having a pH greater than 7.

   Base (chimie)

   • Sodium hydroxide is a strong base.
   • The lab technician tested the pH of the base solution.
   • Acids and bases react to form salts and water.

   Synonymesalkali

   Antonymesacid

5. A2informalamericansport

   One of the four corners of the baseball diamond that players must touch to score a run.

   But (baseball)

   • The runner slid safely into second base.
   • He hit a double and reached third base.
   • The pitcher threw the ball to first base to get the out.

   Synonymesbagsack

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'établir ou d'utiliser quelque chose comme fondement, point de départ ou appui principal d'une idée, d'un argument ou d'un système.

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing or using something as a foundation, starting point, or main support for an idea, argument, or system.

1. Establish foundationB1formal

   To use something as the foundation or starting point for an idea, argument, or system.

   Fonder sur

   • The theory is based on years of research.
   • She based her decision on the available evidence.
   • The movie is based on a true story.

   Synonymesbuildestablishfoundgroundpredicaterest

2. Locate or stationB1formal

   To place or establish something in a particular location.

   baser, implanter, stationner

   • The company is based in New York.
   • They based their headquarters in London.
   • The troops were based near the border.

   Synonymesestablishinstalllocateplacepositionpostsituatestation