This is the 6239th most frequent French word.
foundation
The base or underlying structure that supports something.
Structural basis for a building.
Les fondations de cette maison sont solides.
The foundations of this house are solid.
An organization established for a public purpose.
Elle a créé une fondation pour aider les enfants défavorisés.
She founded a foundation to help underprivileged children.
The underlying basis or principle of something.