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Cornerstone
01
pierre angulaire, pierre fondamentale
the ceremonial or symbolic stone that is placed at the corner of a building's foundation, often inscribed with significant information or symbols, representing the starting point or establishment of the structure
Exemples
The cornerstone of the new library was laid during a grand ceremony attended by the entire community.
La pierre angulaire de la nouvelle bibliothèque a été posée lors d'une grande cérémonie à laquelle a assisté toute la communauté.
Inscribed with the founding year, the cornerstone of the historic church has stood for over a century.
Pierre angulaire de l'église historique, gravée de l'année de fondation, elle tient depuis plus d'un siècle.
02
pierre angulaire
the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends
Exemples
Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship.
La confiance est la pierre angulaire de toute relation saine.
Education has always been the cornerstone of our society's progress.
L'éducation a toujours été la pierre angulaire du progrès de notre société.
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