basic

• Qualifie quelque chose de simple, fondamental ou qui constitue la base de quelque chose.

Describes something that is simple, fundamental, or forming the base of something.

1. Simple or fundamentalA2formal

   Forming an essential foundation or starting point; not complex or advanced.

   élémentaire, fondamental

   • She learned the basic rules of grammar.
   • The course covers basic computer skills.
   • We need to understand the basic principles of physics.

   Synonymesbasalcoreelementaryessentialfundamentalplainprimaryrudimentarysimpleunderlying

   Antonymesadvancedcomplexcomplicatedelaboratesophisticated

2. Plain or unadornedB1informal

   Having only the simplest features; without extra or luxurious elements.

   Simple ou sans fioritures

   • The hotel room was basic but clean.
   • He prefers basic food without fancy sauces.
   • The design is very basic, just black and white.

   Synonymesausterebarefunctionalmodestno-frillsplainsimplespartanstarkunadornedunostentatious

   Antonymeselaboratefancyluxuriousornate

3. Unoriginal or predictableB2slangamerican

   Used informally to describe something that is stereotypical, unoriginal, or lacking in sophistication.

   banal, sans originalité

   • Her outfit is so basic, just jeans and a t-shirt.
   • That joke is basic; I've heard it a hundred times.
   • He's basic for only liking mainstream music.

   Synonymesconventionalformulaicgenericmainstreamordinaryplainpredictablestereotypicalunoriginal

   Antonymescreativeinnovativeoriginalsophisticatedunconventional

• Nom désignant les principes fondamentaux, les éléments de base ou les aspects les plus simples d'un sujet ou d'une activité.

A noun referring to the fundamental principles, elements, or simplest aspects of a subject or activity.

1. Fundamental principlesB1formal

   The essential or fundamental facts or principles of a subject.

   Principes fondamentaux

   • You need to learn the basics of mathematics before advanced calculus.
   • The course covers the basics of programming.
   • She mastered the basics of cooking in just a few weeks.

   Synonymesnuts and bolts

2. Simple or plain thingsB1informal

   Things that are simple, plain, or uncomplicated.

   Choses simples ou basiques

   • Let's stick to the basics and not overcomplicate things.
   • The restaurant serves only the basics: burgers, fries, and shakes.
   • He prefers the basics when it comes to fashion.

   Antonymesadvancedcomplexcomplicatedsophisticated