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    Vivres (en. Food)

    vivʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The food and supplies necessary for life.
    The provisions were stored for the winter.
    Les vivres ont été stockés pour l'hiver.
    Provisions in general necessary for survival.
    It is important to have enough provisions before going hiking.
    Il est important d'avoir suffisamment de vivres avant de partir en randonnée.
    Food items that can be transported.
    We brought provisions for our trip.
    Nous avons pris des vivres pour notre voyage.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'vivre' which means 'to have life'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stock up on provisions
    To procure a large quantity of food.
    faire le plein de vivres
    provisions for collateral
    Food provided as collateral, often in a loan.
    vivres de gage
    country provisions
    Food that is cultivated or raised in the countryside.
    vivres de campagne

    Related Words

    living
    Who has life.
    vivant
    survive
    To continue living despite unfavorable circumstances.
    survivre
    live
    To have life, to be alive.
    vivre

    Slang Meanings

    Grub
    We need some provisions, snacks, grub.
    On a besoin de quelques vivres, des trucs à grignoter, de la bouffe.
    To eat
    We are going to buy provisions to eat well tonight.
    On va acheter des vivres pour bien manger ce soir.