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    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.