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un socle

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Definition: base, pedestal, foundation (literal and figurative)

Le socle de cette statue devrait être remplacé - The base of this statue should be replaced

Il perd son socle électoral - He's losing his electoral base

C'est le socle de notre nation - It's the foundation of our country

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Pronunciation: [suhkl]Audio Link

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