first base

• Terme de baseball désignant la première des quatre bases qu'un joueur doit toucher pour marquer un point. Dans un contexte informel, il est aussi utilisé comme métaphore du premier stade de progression dans une relation ou un projet.

A term from baseball referring to the first of four bases a player must touch to score a run. In informal contexts, it is also used as a metaphor for the first stage of progress in a relationship or project.

1. Baseball baseA2formalamerican

   The first of the four bases a player must touch to score a run in baseball.

   premier but

   • The batter hit the ball and ran to first base.
   • He was safe at first base after a close play.
   • The coach told him to stay on first base.

2. Initial stage of a relationshipB2slangamerican

   The first stage of physical intimacy in a romantic relationship, typically involving kissing.

   première base

   • They didn't even get to first base on their date.
   • He was nervous about getting to first base with her.
   • In high school, reaching first base was a big deal.

3. First step in a processB1informal

   The initial stage or starting point of any project or endeavor.

   première base

   • Getting the funding is the first base of the project.
   • We haven't even reached first base in our negotiations.
   • Completing the application is the first base for the job.