Usage Note
Ravitailler means to provide essential supplies — food, fuel, or ammunition — to troops, ships, aircraft, or remote communities. The reflexive se ravitailler means to stock up oneself. The derived noun ravitaillement (m) is common in military and humanitarian contexts. The word can also apply to a shop restocking its shelves.
Examples
"L'avion a pu se ravitailler en vol."
Natural Translation
The plane was able to refuel in flight.

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