base

/baz/
1.
nounfeminineSing

foundation

bottom part of a structure or object

La base de cette tour est très solide.

The foundation of this tower is very solid.

Synonyms:fondation, socle, assise
2.
nounfeminineSing

the basics

fundamental principles or essential knowledge

Connaître la base du sujet est indispensable pour avancer.

Knowing the basics of the subject is essential to move forward.

Synonyms:notions de base, fondamentaux, essentiel
3.
nounfeminineSing

installation or site used as an operational centre (e.g., military, research, logistical base, video game)

L'armée a installé une nouvelle base près de la côte.

The army has set up a new base near the coast.

Synonyms:camp, site, implantation
5.
nounfeminineSing

base (chemistry)

a substance that can accept protons or donate electron pairs

opposite of an acid

Cette solution est une base et neutralise les acides.

This solution is a base and neutralizes acids.

Synonyms:alcali
4.
nounfeminineSing

database

dataset (informal short form for 'base de données')

J'ai ajouté tous les contacts dans la base de données.

I added all the contacts to the database.

Synonyms:base de données, fichier