L'honnêteté est une valeur fondamentale dans toute amitié durable.
English: Honesty is a fundamental value in any long-lasting friendship.
fondamental /fɔ̃damɑ̃tˈal/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "fundamental".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- fundamental
- Translation
- fondamental
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | fondamental |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- fondamental + noun / It is fondamental
- Examples
- C'est fondamental.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Il y a une différence fondamentale entre connaître et vraiment comprendre.
English: There is a fundamental difference between knowing and truly understanding.
La science nous enseigne les lois fondamentales du monde naturel.
English: Science teaches us the fundamental laws of the natural world.
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