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    Procure (en. Procure)

    /pʁo.kʊʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain something, often with effort.
    He managed to obtain tickets for the concert.
    Il a réussi à se procurer des billets pour le concert.
    To provide or sell something.
    This company procures high-quality materials.
    Cette entreprise se procure des matériaux de haute qualité.
    To ensure that someone has access to something.
    The doctor provided medications to the patients.
    Le médecin a procuré des médicaments aux patients.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'procurare', meaning 'to do what is necessary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to obtain something
    To obtain something.
    se procurer quelque chose
    to cause trouble
    To cause problems.
    procurer des ennuis

    Related Words

    acquisition
    Action of acquiring something.
    acquisition
    supply
    Provision of goods.
    approvisionnement
    availability
    State of being available.
    disponibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To manage to get something.
    He got a car at a good price; he was able to manage well.
    Il s'est procuré une voiture à bon prix, il a bien su se débrouiller.
    To provide something informally.
    He can provide you with equipment if you ask him.
    Il peut te procurer du matériel si tu lui demandes.