base on

fonder sur, baser sur

S’appuyer sur des faits ou des idées pour former une opinion, prendre une décision ou tirer une conclusion.

En anglais simple : To use facts or ideas as the reason for an opinion, decision, or conclusion.

• I based my answer on the facts.
• What do you base that opinion on?
• Their decision was based on the latest figures.

Comment l'utiliser : base something on something (We base our decisions on reliable evidence.); be based on something (Her conclusion is based on recent research.)

Synonymes : ground in, found on

Expressions courantes : base something on evidence, base something on facts, base something on research

baser sur, adapter de

Créer une histoire, un film ou une autre œuvre à partir d’une œuvre existante ou de faits réels.

En anglais simple : To create a story, film, or other work using another work or real events as its starting point.

• This film is based on a book.
• She based her story on a real journey.
• Was the main character based on someone you knew?

Comment l'utiliser : base something on something (She based the play on her childhood experiences.); be based on something (The film is based on a popular novel.)

Synonymes : derive from, adapt from

Expressions courantes : base something on events, base something on history, base something on something