What does ravitaillement in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word ravitaillement in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ravitaillement in French.

The word ravitaillement in French means food supplies, supplies, food provision, go and get some supplies in, go and do a shop, supply line, in-flight refuelling, aerial refuelling, air-to-air refuelling, pit. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ravitaillement

food supplies

nom masculin (action de ravitailler)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Je fais des courses pour compléter le ravitaillement familial.
I'm going shopping to restock the family's food supplies.

supplies

nom masculin (denrées de consommation)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Je fais une liste du ravitaillement nécessaire.
I'm making a list of necessary supplies.

food provision

nom masculin (fourniture de denrées)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans l'armée le ravitaillement des troupes est vital.
In the army, food provision for the troops is vital.

go and get some supplies in, go and do a shop

locution verbale (familier, figuré (faire les courses) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il n'y a plus rien dans le frigo, il faut aller au ravitaillement.

supply line

nom féminin (armée : support logistique) (military)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous avons coupé les lignes de ravitaillement de l'ennemi pour l'affaiblir.

in-flight refuelling, aerial refuelling, air-to-air refuelling

nom masculin (manœuvre aéronautique) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les avions de chasse ont souvent recours au ravitaillement en vol.

pit

nom masculin (garage des circuits de courses) (motor racing)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pilote s'arrêta au stand de ravitaillement pour refaire le plein.
The racing driver pulled in to the pit to refuel.

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