cornerstone
US /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
UK /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
1.
pierre angulaire, fondement
an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based
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Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
La confiance est la pierre angulaire de toute relation solide.
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Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous society.
L'éducation est la pierre angulaire d'une société prospère.
2.
pierre angulaire, première pierre
a stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, especially one laid at a formal ceremony
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The mayor laid the cornerstone for the new library.
Le maire a posé la première pierre de la nouvelle bibliothèque.
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The date of construction was carved into the cornerstone.
La date de construction était gravée dans la pierre angulaire.