How to Say ‘Basic’ in French
De base
duh bahz
[duh bahz]
💬 Usage Tip: [De base] often means "basic" in the sense of foundational or standard, not "made of." You can reuse it in phrases like [les règles de base] for "the basic rules."
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
Basic
Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.
Commencez par les règles de base.
Start with the basic rules.
base
[bahz]
Base
Refers to the initial or starting point for something.
C'est une stratégie de base.
This is a basic strategy.
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