les principes de base

the basic principles

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the basic principles Can also mean “the fundamentals” depending on context.
FR: Avant de commencer, il faut comprendre les principes de base.
EN: Before starting, you need to understand the basic principles.

Je comprends finalement les principes de base des calculs.

I finally understand the basic principles of calculations.

Je comprends finalement les principes de base du calcul.

I finally understand the basic principles of calculus.

Ce sont les principes de base.

These are the basic principles.

Il faut d'abord apprendre les principes de base.

First you have to learn the basic principles.