French Meaning of foundation

fondation

Other French words related to fondation

Definitions and Meaning of foundation in English

Wordnet

foundation (n)

the basis on which something is grounded

an institution supported by an endowment

lowest support of a structure

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

Webster

foundation (n.)

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; groundwork; basis.

The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course (see Base course (a), under Base, n.) and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.

A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.

That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.

FAQs About the word foundation

fondation

the basis on which something is grounded, an institution supported by an endowment, lowest support of a structure, education or instruction in the fundamentals

groupe,Institut,institution,charité,société,Entreprise,établissement,corps,collectif,philanthropie

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found => trouvé, foul-weather gear => Vêtements de pluie, foul-up => bourde, foul-spoken => Grossier, foul-smelling => nauséabond,