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provisions
/pʁɔ.viz.jɔ̃/
supplies or food
Nous avons acheté des provisions pour le voyage.
We bought supplies for the trip.
general
Food, drink, or other supplies, especially for a journey or emergency.
Il faut faire des provisions avant l'hiver.
We need to stock up on supplies before winter.
Often used in the plural to refer to food or essential items stored for future use.
Law
formal
Legal or financial arrangements, such as clauses in a contract.
Les provisions du contrat protègent les deux parties.
The provisions of the contract protect both parties.
In legal contexts, 'provisions' refers to specific terms or conditions.
Collocations
faire des provisionsto stock up on suppliesprovisions légaleslegal provisions
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Common Usage
'Provisions' is often used in the plural to refer to food or essential items stored for future use.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'provisions' refers to specific clauses or conditions.
Word Origin
From Old French 'provision,' meaning 'preparation, foresight,' from Latin 'provisio,' meaning 'foresight, preparation.'
Usage Notes
In everyday French, 'provisions' most commonly refers to food or supplies. In formal or legal contexts, it can refer to contractual or financial arrangements.
Word Breakdown
pro-
before, in advance
prefix-vision
sight, foresight
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