based

fondé, basé

Qui repose sur une chose précise, s’appuie sur elle ou l’utilise.

En anglais simple : Supported by, built on, or using a particular thing.

• The plan is based on solid evidence.
• We need a more broadly based approach.
• The charity offers community-based support.

Comment l'utiliser : based on something (Her argument is based on careful research.)

Synonymes : grounded

Expressions courantes : based on facts, soundly based, community based

admirable, stylé

Qui mérite une forte approbation, surtout pour des paroles ou des actes pouvant déplaire aux autres.

En anglais simple : Worthy of strong approval, especially for saying or doing something others might dislike.

• That was a based response to the criticism.
• Her fans thought the decision was based.
• You refused the unfair deal? That is based.

Synonymes : admirable, cool

Expressions courantes : a based take, so based, based opinion

anti-progressiste, politiquement incorrect

Approuvé pour son opposition aux idées sociales progressistes ou son refus du langage politiquement correct.

En anglais simple : Praised for opposing progressive social ideas or refusing to speak in politically careful ways.

• The forum called his attack on progressive politics based.
• His followers praised the speech as based and redpilled.
• They shared the clip with the caption "based politician".

Synonymes : unwoke

Expressions courantes : based and redpilled, based politician, based conservative

assumé, sûr de soi

Qui reste lui-même avec assurance, sans se soucier du jugement des autres.

En anglais simple : Confidently being yourself without worrying about what other people think.

• She wears whatever she likes and stays based.
• He is based enough to ignore the crowd.
• His fans admire his based attitude toward criticism.

Synonymes : unapologetic, independent

Expressions courantes : a based person, so based, truly based

se baser, se fonder

Créer ou développer quelque chose en prenant autre chose comme point de départ.

En anglais simple : Made or developed using something else as its starting point.

• The film is based on a book.
• Their conclusions were based on recent tests.
• Is this character based on someone you know?

Comment l'utiliser : be based on something (The film is based on a true story.)

Synonymes : derived, founded

Expressions courantes : based on something, based upon something

être installé, être basé

Avoir un lieu précis comme centre principal de son travail ou de ses activités.

En anglais simple : Having a particular place as the main location for work or operations.

• Our company is based in Rome.
• She was based abroad for several years.
• Where is your sales team based?

Comment l'utiliser : be based in a place (Our design team is based in Berlin.); be based at a place (The rescue crew is based at the airport.)

Synonymes : located, stationed

Expressions courantes : based in london, based at home, based overseas

reposer

Reposer sur une surface ou une structure qui soutient l’objet.

En anglais simple : Set on a surface or structure that supports it.

• The structure is based on a stone foundation.
• The platform was based on a firm concrete slab.
• Each column is based on a broad pedestal.

Comment l'utiliser : be based on something (The heavy platform is based on four concrete supports.)

Synonymes : supported, resting

Expressions courantes : based on concrete, based on something

bien dit, carrément

S’emploie en ligne pour approuver vivement les propos de quelqu’un, surtout une opinion impopulaire.

En anglais simple : Used online to show strong approval of what someone has said, especially an unpopular opinion.

• "I refused to work unpaid." "Based!"
• "School should start later." "Based!"
• "I told them their rule was unfair." "Based!"

Synonymes : well said, right on

Expressions courantes : based indeed, absolutely based