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approvisionnement

supply

noun ah-proh-veez-yohn-MAHN Rare

Also means

provisioning

Usage Note

Approvisionnement refers to the process or act of supplying goods, especially in a logistical or commercial context — approvisionnement en eau (water supply), chaîne d'approvisionnement (supply chain). The verb approvisionner means 'to supply' or 'to stock'. This word is especially common in business, military, and humanitarian contexts.

Examples

"L'approvisionnement en vivres était insuffisant."

Natural Translation

The food supply was insufficient.

Literal Translation

The provisioning in foodstuffs was insufficient.

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