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fondation

foundation

noun fohn-dah-SYOHN Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: Latin fundatio

Also means

founding, establishment

Usage Note

Fondation refers both to a physical foundation (les fondations d'un bâtiment) and to the act of establishing an institution, as well as the institution itself (une fondation caritative, 'a charitable foundation'). The verb fonder ('to found') and the adjective fondamental ('fundamental') share the same root.

Examples

"Cette fondation aide les enfants défavorisés."

Natural Translation

This foundation helps disadvantaged children.

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