noun🔗ShareProvisions, vivresAn item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use."The hikers packed enough provisions, like dried fruit and nuts, to last for three days on the trail. "Les randonneurs ont emballé suffisamment de provisions, comme des fruits secs et des noix, pour durer trois jours sur le sentier.fooditemutilityagriculturemilitarynauticalbusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFourniture, approvisionnementThe act of providing, or making previous preparation."The school made provisions for extra study time to help students prepare for the final exams. "L'école a pris des dispositions pour des heures d'étude supplémentaires afin d'aider les élèves à se préparer aux examens finaux.aidfoodbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProvisions, réservesMoney set aside for a future event."My parents made provisions for my college tuition by saving money every month. "Mes parents ont constitué des provisions pour mes frais de scolarité en économisant de l'argent chaque mois.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProvisionsA liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions."We increased our provision for bad debts on credit sales going into the recession."Nous avons augmenté nos provisions pour créances douteuses sur les ventes à crédit à l'approche de la récession.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisposition, clauseA clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso."An arrest shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act."Une arrestation doit être effectuée conformément aux dispositions de la présente loi.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstitution, investitureRegular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation."The historical documents detailed the provisions required for the new priest's induction into the parish, including his formal nomination by the bishop, official collation to the benefice, and installation ceremony. "Les documents historiques détaillaient les dispositions nécessaires à l'institution du nouveau prêtre dans la paroisse, y compris sa nomination formelle par l'évêque, la collation officielle au bénéfice et la cérémonie d'investiture.religionlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDispositions, nominationsA nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation."The king protested the Pope's provisions, arguing they unfairly bypassed his right to choose the new bishop for his kingdom. "Le roi a protesté contre les nominations du pape, arguant qu'elles contournaient injustement son droit de choisir le nouveau évêque pour son royaume.religionhistorylawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApprovisionnerTo supply with provisions."to provision an army"Approvisionner une armée.foodbusinessagriculturemilitaryaideconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFournir, approvisionnerTo supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system."The IT department provisions new employees with laptops and email accounts on their first day. "Le service informatique fournit aux nouveaux employés des ordinateurs portables et des comptes de messagerie dès leur premier jour.technologycomputingsysteminternetserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading