How is the word fondations translated from French to English

English translation
foundation
noun

Base solide sur laquelle repose un bâtiment.

The solid base a building stands on.

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  • Des fissures sont apparues dans les fondations de la maison. — Cracks appeared in the foundation of the house.

  • La fondation finance la recherche médicale. — The foundation funds medical research.

  • Ils ont coulé les fondations en béton la semaine dernière. — They poured the concrete foundation last week.

  • Elle a légué la plus grande partie de son argent à une fondation. — She left most of her money to a foundation.

  • Les fondations sont-elles assez solides pour un deuxième étage ? — Is the foundation strong enough for a second floor?

  • Les fondations accordent-elles souvent des bourses aux étudiants ? — Do foundations usually give grants to students?

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