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rudiments
English
English
French
French
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 [Brit ˈbeɪsɪk, Am ˈbeɪsɪk] N
BASIC COMPUT → beginners' all-purpose symbolic instruction code
BASIC
basic m
in BASIC
en basic
basic overhead expenditure N FIN
basic overhead expenditure
frais mpl généraux essentiels
French
French
English
English
b.a.-ba
basics
English
English
French
French
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 pay N
basic pay
salaire m de base
BASIC [ˈbeɪsɪk] N
BASIC COMPUT abbreviation of Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
BASIC
BASIC m
French
French
English
English
rudiments
basics
avoir des rudiments de français
to have basic French
la base, les bases
the basics
c'est l'ABC du métier
these are the basics of the job
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
English
English
French
French
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 pay N
basic pay
salaire m de base
BASIC [ˈbeɪ·sɪk] N
BASIC comput abbreviation of Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
BASIC
BASIC m
French
French
English
English
rudiments
basics
avoir des rudiments de français
to have basic French
la base, les bases
the basics
c'est l'ABC du métier
these are the basics of the job
basique
basic
rudimentaire connaissances, installation
basic
fondamental(e)
basic
fondamental(e) recherche
basic
l'anglais fondamental
basic English
débrouiller qn
to show sb the basics
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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