Matériel (en. Material)
/ma.te.ʁjɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for an activity.
Medical equipment is essential in a hospital.
Le matériel médical est indispensable dans un hôpital.
Resources or equipment used in a particular field.
They invested in computer equipment to improve productivity.
Ils ont investi dans le matériel informatique pour améliorer la productivité.
Materials necessary for construction or assembly.
Construction materials were delivered this morning.
Le matériel de construction a été livré ce matin.
Etymology
From Latin 'materialis', which means 'relating to matter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
office supplies
Equipment and supplies used in an office.
matériel de bureau
school supplies
Supplies necessary for studies.
matériel scolaire
sports equipment
Equipment used for practicing a sport.
matériel sportif
Related Words
matter
Physical substance of which an object is made.
matière
materialism
Philosophy that prioritizes matter over the spiritual.
matérialisme
material
Substance from which objects are made.
matériau
Slang Meanings
Basic necessities equipment.
We need to buy the gear from the usual supplier.
Il faut acheter le matos chez le fournisseur habituel.
High-end equipment.
This new gear is going to change the way we work.
Ce nouveau matos va changer notre façon de travailler.