Translation of "cornerstone" into French

pierre angulaire, première pierre, fondement are the top translations of "cornerstone" into French.

cornerstone noun grammar

A ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details. [..]

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  • pierre angulaire

    noun feminine

    that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central [..]

    Make solidarity and equal rights the cornerstone of public policy.

    Faire de la solidarité et de l’égalité des droits la pierre angulaire de l'action publique.

  • première pierre

    noun feminine

    ceremonial stone [..]

    The cornerstone of the Foundation was laid in 1924.

    La première pierre de la Fondation fut posée en 1924.

  • fondement

    noun

    Quelque chose qui est essentiel, indispensable ou basique.

  • Less frequent translations

    • pierre d'angle
    • angulaire
    • base
    • pièce maîtresse
    • pierre
    • fondation
    • la première pierre
    • pierre commémorative
    • pierre d’angle
    • première-pierre

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