Translation
to base, to found (on)
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Word origin
From base ('base, foundation'), from Latin basis, which came from Greek basis ('step, foundation'). English 'base' shares the source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- basis
- English cognates
- base, basis
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | base | basais | basai | baserai | baserais |
| tu | bases | basais | basas | baseras | baserais |
| il/elle | base | basait | basa | basera | baserait |
| nous | basons | basions | basâmes | baserons | baserions |
| vous | basez | basiez | basâtes | baserez | baseriez |
| ils/elles | basent | basaient | basèrent | baseront | baseraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | base | basasse |
| tu | bases | basasses |
| il/elle | base | basât |
| nous | basions | basassions |
| vous | basiez | basassiez |
| ils/elles | basent | basassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | base |
| nous | basons |
| vous | basez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- basant
- Past participle
- basé · basée · basés · basées
Examples
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The journalist based his article on witness accounts.
- ?
What are you basing that conclusion on?
Lyon .
Our company has been based in Lyon for ten years.
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The film is based on a true story.
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You should not base your decision on price alone.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 4: baser, sel, conducteur and 7 more words.