Procuré (en. Procured)

/pʁo.kʏ.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To obtain something for oneself or for another.
She managed to obtain a ticket for the concert.
Elle a réussi à se procurer un billet pour le concert.
To provide or supply someone.
He provided her with the necessary information.
Il lui a procuré les informations nécessaires.
To acquire an object.
He got a new book at the store.
Il s'est procuré un nouveau livre au magasin.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'procurare' which means 'to take care of', 'to deal with'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to acquire a job
to obtain a professional position.
se procurer un emploi
to obtain information
to gather data or facts.
se procurer des informations
to secure funding
to acquire money for a project or necessity.
se procurer des fonds

Related Words

procurement
The process of acquisition.
procurement
acquisition
Act of obtaining something.
acquisition
to supply oneself
To ensure having enough of something.
s’approvisionner

Slang Meanings

To obtain something quickly.
He managed to procure equipment in one day.
Il a réussi à se procurer du matériel en une journée.
To have access to something difficult to obtain.
She knows how to get tickets for exclusive events.
Elle sait se procurer des places pour des événements exclusifs.