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provision

/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

provisionnoun

provisions

/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Translations

approvisionnement

The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.

L'approvisionnement en eau potable est essentiel pour la santé de la communauté.

clauseDans le langage juridique.

The contract includes a provision for early termination under certain circumstances.

Le contrat comprend une clause de résiliation anticipée dans certaines circonstances.

fourniture

The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.

La fourniture d'eau potable est essentielle pour la santé de la communauté.

provisionsAu pluriel, pour les vivres ou les réserves de voyage.

They packed provisions for the long journey ahead.

Ils ont emporté des provisions pour le long voyage à venir.

provisionTerme de comptabilité et de finance.

The company recorded a large provision for bad debts in the fourth quarter.

L'entreprise a comptabilisé une importante provision pour créances douteuses au quatrième trimestre.

Definitions

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.

An amount or thing supplied or provided.

The provisions for the camping trip included food, water, and a first aid kit.

A condition or requirement in a legal document.

The contract includes a provision for early termination under certain circumstances.

Supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.

They packed provisions for the long journey ahead.

An amount of money set aside to cover a future liability or expense, especially in accounting.

The company recorded a large provision for bad debts in the fourth quarter.

Synonyms

provisionverb

provisioned

Past Simple

provisioned

Past Participle

provisioning

Gerund

/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Translations

approvisionner

The organization provisioned the remote village with food and medical supplies.

L'organisation a approvisionné le village isolé en nourriture et en fournitures médicales.

Additional translations

prévoirDans le sens de prendre des dispositions pour l'avenir.

Definitions

To supply with necessary items or resources.

The organization provisioned the remote village with food and medical supplies.

To prepare or make arrangements for future use or needs.

The company provisioned for potential risks by setting aside emergency funds.

Synonyms

provisionadjective

/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "provision store"). Non-gradable.

Translations

d'approvisionnementPeu fréquent ; surtout dans des contextes liés aux vivres ou à l'approvisionnement.

They bought extra flour and rice at the provision store.

Ils ont acheté de la farine et du riz supplémentaires au magasin d'approvisionnement.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for provisions (supplies of food or other necessities).

They bought extra flour and rice at the provision store.