This is the 3919th most frequent French word.
assises
"Assises" refers to "sessions of a court, typically for serious criminal cases."
In this sentence, 'assises' refers to 'foundations' or 'bases', indicating conceptual groundwork.
Les assises de l'éducation sont essentielles pour la construction d'une société.
The foundations of education are essential for building a society.
Here, 'assises' signifies formal legal sessions or tribunal assemblies as part of the judicial system.
Les assises du tribunal se tiennent chaque année en janvier.
The courthouse sessions are held every year in January.
In this usage, 'assises' metaphorically refers to fundamental principles or bases on which the company operates.