vivres
/vivʁ/
supplies, provisions
Nous avons besoin de vivres pour le voyage.
We need supplies for the trip.
general
Food, supplies, or provisions, especially for a journey or in times of scarcity.
Les vivres ont été livrés à temps pour l'expédition.
The supplies were delivered on time for the expedition.
Often used in the plural to refer to essential goods.
Collocations
faire des vivresto stock up on suppliesvivres de basebasic supplies
Pro Tip
Plural Usage
The word is almost always used in the plural form ('vivres').
Word Origin
From Old French 'vivre' (to live), from Latin 'vivere'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts involving travel, survival, or emergency situations.
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