Bootstrap

"Bootstrap" in French

amorçage

(the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory — see also boot)

languette

(a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on)

tirant

(a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on)

tremplin

(a means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something)

se débrouiller

(to help (oneself) without the aid of others)

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