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BASIC [Brit ˈbeɪsɪk, Am ˈbeɪsɪk] N

BASIC COMPUT → beginners' all-purpose symbolic instruction code

BASIC: basic m

in BASIC: en basic

I. basics N

basics npl:

the basics: l'essentiel m :

the basics (of knowledge, study): principes mpl fondamentaux

the basics (food): denrées fpl de première nécessité

to go back to basics: revoir les principes fondamentaux

to get down to basics: aborder l'essentiel

II. basic [Brit ˈbeɪsɪk, Am ˈbeɪsɪk] ADJ

1. basic (fundamental):

basic aim, arrangement, fact, need, quality: essentiel/-ielle

basic belief, research, problem, principle: fondamental

basic theme: principal

2. basic (elementary):

basic education, knowledge, skill, rule: élémentaire

3. basic (rudimentary):

basic accommodation, meal, facilities, supplies: de base

the accommodation was rather basic pej: le logement était un peu rudimentaire

4. basic (before additions):

basic pay, wage, working hours: de base

5. basic CHEM:

basic: basique

basic training N MIL

basic training: formation f militaire de base

basic rate N

basic rate (gen): taux m de base

basic rate (of tax): taux m de base d'imposition

basic slag N

basic slag: scories fpl de déphosphoration

basic salt N

basic salt: sel m basique

basic law N

basic law POL, LAW: ≈ Constitution f

airman basic N Am

airman basic MIL, AVIAT: soldat m (de l'armée de l'air américaine)

basic overhead expenditure N FIN

basic overhead expenditure: frais mpl généraux essentiels

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basique (gén) CHEM: basic

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basic ADJ

1. basic (fundamental):

basic: fondamental(e)

basic needs: premier(-ère)

to be basic to sth: être essentiel à qc

the basic idea is to ...: l'idée essentielle est de

the basic facts: les faits principaux

basic requirements: minimum requis

2. basic (lowest in level):

basic: rudimentaire

to have a basic command of English: avoir des connaissances de base en anglais

basic vocabulary: vocabulaire m de base

3. basic CHEM:

basic: basique

BASIC [ˈbeɪsɪk] N

BASIC COMPUT abbreviation of Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

BASIC: BASIC m

basic pay N

basic pay: salaire m de base

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rudimentaire connaissances, installation: basic

basique: basic

fondamental(e): basic

fondamental(e) recherche: basic

l'anglais fondamental: basic English

revenu de base (universel) m: basic income

au ras des pâquerettes inf humour: pretty basic

avoir des rudiments de français: to have basic French

revenu minimum d'insertion: basic income paid to the jobless

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basic ADJ

1. basic (fundamental):

basic: fondamental(e)

basic needs: premier(-ère)

to be basic to sth: être essentiel à qc

the basic idea is to ...: l'idée f essentielle est de

basic facts: faits mpl principaux

basic requirements: minimum m requis

2. basic (lowest in level):

basic: rudimentaire

to have a basic command of English: avoir des connaissances de base en anglais

basic vocabulary: vocabulaire m de base

3. basic CHEM:

basic: basique

BASIC [ˈbeɪ·sɪk] N

BASIC comput abbreviation of Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

BASIC: BASIC m

basic pay N

basic pay: salaire m de base

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basique: basic

rudimentaire connaissances, installation: basic

fondamental(e): basic

fondamental(e) recherche: basic

l'anglais fondamental: basic English

capacité en droit: basic legal qualification

avoir des rudiments de français: to have basic French

fixe: basic (salary)

R.M.I.: basic welfare benefit paid to the jobless

équipement de base: basic equipment

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to be basic to sth: être essentiel à qc

the basic idea is to ...: l'idée essentielle est de

the basic facts: les faits principaux

basic requirements: minimum requis

to have a basic command of English: avoir des connaissances de base en anglais

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All factions start off with three basic training structures which produce units along different paths of warfare, such as melee or ranged combat.

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However, if they don't complete basic training, but rather they get discharged, they don't get the extra pay.

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Those who pass the selection process move to the basic training phase of 31 weeks, which puts the trainees in a series of training environments.

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They received basic training in seamanship and carpentry, enabling them to sail the ships.

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These paraprofessional mental health counselors undergo an intensive orientation and basic training period.

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