ravitaillement

resupply, provisioning

noun rah-vee-tah-yuh-MAHN Rare

Also means

refuelling (military/logistics)

Usage Note

Ravitaillement is the act of resupplying troops, a vehicle, or a community with food, fuel, or equipment. It is common in military contexts (le ravitaillement des troupes) and also used in sport (un ravitaillement is a feed station in a cycle race). The verb is ravitailler, and se ravitailler means to stock up.

Examples

"Le convoi assurait le ravitaillement des soldats."

Natural Translation

The convoy ensured the resupply of the soldiers.

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