basic

basic

A basics npl the basics l'essentiel m : (of knowledge, study) principes mpl fondamentaux ; (food) denrées fpl de première nécessité ; to go back to basics revoir les principes fondamentaux ; to get down to basics aborder l'essentiel.

B adj

1 (fundamental) [aim, arrangement, fact, need, quality] essentiel/-ielle ; [belief, research, problem, principle] fondamental ; [theme] principal ;

2 (elementary) [education, knowledge, skill, rule] élémentaire ;

3 (rudimentary) [accommodation, meal, facilities, supplies] de base ; the accommodation was rather basic péj le logement était un peu rudimentaire ;

4 (before additions) [pay, wage, working hours] de base ;

5 Chem basique.

Big English-French dictionary. 2003.