la
feminine
baz
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Translation
base; basis
Word origin
From Latin basis, borrowed from Greek basis ('a step, a foundation'), from bainein ('to go, to step'). English base, basis and basement come from the same source.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- basis
- English cognates
- base, basis, basement
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralbases
Examples
amitie.
Trust is the basis of any friendship.
.
The soldiers returned to base.
' .
You need to know the basics before going further.
sauce .
This sauce is made with vegetables from the garden.
installé .
Our team set up its base near the river.
plat .
This dish is prepared with fresh fish as a base.
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